thread: Can you recommend me a good red wine?

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  1. #1
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    Nov 2006
    Somewhere Over The Rainbow
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    The best bottle I ever had was a cleanskin that we scored for $60 (case), one of those never to be repeated, damn I should have bought them all, kinda things.

    What sort of red is his flavour?

  2. #2
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    Jan 2008
    Country Victoria
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    What sort of red is his flavour?
    What?! *puzzled look on face*

    Um, all I know is last night he had a shiraz. I have no idea, is that a flavour?


  3. #3
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    Jul 2006
    In The Land Of Wonderful...
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    If he was drinking a Shiraz, either go for a Shiraz or a really good Cabernet Sauvignon

    How much are you looking at spending on the bottle?
    Then I can help you... I do love my vino

  4. #4
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    Nov 2006
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    lol yeah I meant shiraz, cab sav, etc...

    Does he like a good cheesy pizza? Most guys that age do (well, who doesnt really!!) ..... if he does I would recommend a Sangiovese.............

    ah man now I want some!

  5. #5
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    Jan 2008
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    I am happy to go up to $50 so maybe between $30-50.

    I have no idea if he likes cheesy pizza but as you said who doesn't?

  6. #6
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    Oct 2007
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    Reality is you don't have to spend $50 for a good bottle of wine Perhaps if you want to spend a little more think about a decanter or a good wine bottle opener to go with it.

    I would go with one from a very recognised area ie Barossa Valley, McClaren Vale, Limestone Coast, Clare Valley.

    A shiraz or Cab Sav would be the safer options as some of the others can be a bit more risky on a flavour point of view. And get something that is a couple of years old.

    A few good winer makers.... there are so many I can't think of some of the rippers we have had

    Peter Lehmann
    Penfolds
    Annies Lane
    Lindermans
    Jacobs Creek
    Wyndham Estate

    Skillagolee

    But there are some amazing boutique wines, that you may be able to get at a good, if I think of some others will let you know

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    Sep 2007
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    my fav red is made at a SA winery Majella. I think its the 2005 Shiraz I can only tell from the label its about $40 ish per bottle and its not very common, i am yet to find it other than online or direct from Cellar

    Also a decent Penfolds $50+ can't go wrong

  8. #8
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    Apr 2008
    Melbourne
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    For Shiraz a

    Peter Lehman,
    Penfolds Magill Estate,
    Wolf Blass Grey Label
    Pepperjack

    Are all ones to have a look at.