Ruffino Riserva Ducale '97 and B & G Chateauneuf-de Pape

[cjlevin]

are these wines good? will I embarass myself if I take them as gifts to parties?

[Drew]

cjlevin welcome. I can't comment on the Ruffino other than '97 was a good year in Italy. The CDP is way young for drinking now as B&G tend to be very tannic. I wouldn't be embarrased to give or receive, of course I'll welcome anything in a bottle...no boxes please. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img]

Drew

[wondersofwine]

The Ruffino should be okay as a gift. It has its fans among Chianti drinkers.

[zenda2]

Yes, they're good and both will be fine as gifts.