Squeegiebo Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 We're having the 2nd Annual Squeegiebo Halloween party next weekend. Not being wine drinkers ourselves, we didn't buy any last year, and realize now that was a mistake. So, in addition to the beer selections, vodka, rum, Kahlua, and mixers, I want to have a few wine choices for my guests. There will be at most 30 people at the party, and probably more than half won't be drinking any wine. But I want to have a couple reds and whites for those who may wish to. What would you suggest? My brother's woman is a riesling fan, and I know what kind she likes, so that's one. I was thinking of getting 3 other bottles: a zinfendel, a merlot, and a chardonnay. If that's not a good idea, please tell me what others I should get. Not looking to impress anyone with expensive wine, but I don't want something lousy. Any help would be great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I was thinking of getting 3 other bottles: a zinfendel, a merlot, and a chardonnay. If that's not a good idea, please tell me what others I should get. Not looking to impress anyone with expensive wine, but I don't want something lousy. Any help would be great. Thanks. A zin, merlot, and chard are fine enough choices indeed. As far as the chard and merlot are concerned, you can get some pretty nice juice on the cheap from Argentina. Honestly, it's pretty easy pickings as I have yet to try much from there that I found bad. If you go to a reasonably nice store, they're likely to have a good one for less than $10 a bottle. As for zin, skip the Ravenswood Vintners blend and go for the Renwood Sierra Series. It's typically about the same price and much better. If you can't find either... Honestly, it's really hard giving wine recs to people in other regions because you have no idea what they can find there. My standard go-to rec is to find a nice wine shop and put yourself in their hands. Any store that's not over the top pretentious will always have a few nice choices for those who aren't wine geeks and don't want to pay mad jack. They get your question dozens of times per week and will happily guide you into some nice crowd pleasers for $10 or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Thanks for the tips. But, around here there aren't too many choices as far as different stores, as we're still one of those states that still makes you buy wine only in the wines & spirits stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Thanks for the tips. But, around here there aren't too many choices as far as different stores, as we're still one of those states that still makes you buy wine only in the wines & spirits stores. That really sucks. We have ABC stores for booze, but at least can buy the grape in stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 (edited) I recommend this. Edited October 22, 2006 by AtomicCEO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I recommend this. I saw that last week at the local liquor store. They also had Werewolf Wine right next to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I would head to the wine store and give them your budget and how much you'd like to spend per bottle. They'll hook you up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 the rosenblum vintner's cuvee would be a great zin for such an occasion. under $10 but the wine drinkers will enjoy it. and maybe the chateau st jean chardonnay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I recommend this. I've had that. It wasn't bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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