Bottle of Wine suggestion ~$2,000 bottle

[WhiskeyKoffee]

Originally Posted by Beo3

Do you know how much Berringer's you can get him for 2K??????

Hey, people can laugh all they want, but I enjoy Berringer's. Good ol' screw top! It's never done me wrong!

[Brenngun]

I love a good Bordeaux and you can spend your budget and much more for a Chateau's good vintage. I've spent more than I care to think about over the years. I would suggest if you want to gift an excellent wine that will age well and may impress him with your out of the norm thought I would look closely at a selection of Super Tuscans. Some of the best wine in the world and well respected by most if not all connoisseurs. Your budget would allow for 3 to 5 bottles from some excellent vineyards and superb vintages. Most if not all can be found online through wine-searcher. Here's the list I would recommend.

1971 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT
2019 Massetino Toscana IGT
2019 Marchesi Antinori Solaia Toscana IGT
2019 Le Macchiole Messorio Toscana IGT
2020 Bibi Graetz Colore Toscana IGT

[southtexas]

I’ve committed to a three bottle pack of 100 acres morgan creek cab. Supposedly just lights out good, and I figured three would be much more practical or fun since he likes having friends over for dinner parties. They’re the one couple in our group who never wanted kids, so now they host all of us parents once a month or so.

[Rock]

Originally Posted by southtexas

A 3 bottle crate of penfold grange hermitage is on the short list. However, I believe it’s 2019 (do you have any experience with newer vintages?). Thank you for the suggestion.

I have consumed a limited amount of the newer vintages, simply because they are so expensive upon release and at 72yrs old I can no longer expect to cellar them for a couple of decades.
The issue is that Grange is a wine that really needs a minimum of a decade and preferably two before it is starting to drink at it's best. Personally, I never opened a bottle less than 20 years old. On that basis, I would be trying to buy something with at least a decade on it.
Even though the Cellarmasters will equivocate about which years are the best vintages (and prices reflect this) really, there are NO poor vintages.
If you decide to go in this direction, there is a fair bit of information on the net on Australian retailer sites about vintages/prices which provides a bit of insight to which are considered the most desirable vintages and what they sell for. Good luck with your quest.

[Speedbird-1]

You say your friend is a label snob.
How about a case of vintage Dom Perignon?

The cheapest Petrus ($3K) is probably outside of your budget.
But, if you want to impress.......

[1st amg]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

This reminds me of a certain hairy individual who would have thoroughly enjoyed this thread….

HAHAHA, would have been a beauty for this one.

[mjm700]

Originally Posted by Ellz

I love Scarecrow, Shafer, and Opus- they should be 850, 550, and 750. GRW and Cult wines are great to deal with. Just received my 2021 Scarecrow- crazy that it is 600/ bottle cost straight from them at allocation- ugh but I love my scarecrow :-)

Scarecrow is great. I put in for a wish this year, thinking it was 2 more bottles, but actually 2 more three-packs (6 bottles). No worries, it won't be granted. Wrong. Now have $6k coming my way! Hope 2021 is a great year!

[Swearengen]

Half a bottle of Grands Échézeaux Grand Cru 2000

[Tomas Eriksson]

Château Lafite Rothschild

[Fleetlord]

It's all so relative.....I know people who would easily spend $2k + on a bottle of wine, but wouldn't dream of spending anywhere near $2k on a watch.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

At this price point I’m guessing he is a collector and id venture a 6 vertical of young Opus One or 3 of young Mouton would be memorable. If you do single bottle, are you open to large format?

That’s what I was thinking go magnum.

I don’t drink anything that expensive, but I have some mid-range stuff like Quintessa 2014 magnum in the nice walnut box.

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

It's all so relative.....I know people who would easily spend $2k + on a bottle of wine, but wouldn't dream of spending anywhere near $2k on a watch.

As your public relations advisor, it's my recommendation to stop associating with such swine. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by piratfisk

As your public relations advisor, it's my recommendation to stop associating with such swine. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

Absolutely. It's always the same dinner conversation.

Oh how much is that one you're wearing?

OMG! Why?

Meanwhile....oh they have Le Bliff Rosay Merlot Tiff Plaz 1984!

[Yobber76]

Originally Posted by brandrea

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I was thinking the same thing! But then, as a Poor, I used Chewey's comments as a guiding light for my life.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Yobber76

I was thinking the same thing! But then, as a Poor, I used Chewey's comments as a guiding light for my life.

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[77T]

Originally Posted by southtexas

I’ve committed to a three bottle pack of 100 acres morgan creek cab. Supposedly just lights out good, and I figured three would be much more practical or fun since he likes having friends over for dinner parties. They’re the one couple in our group who never wanted kids, so now they host all of us parents once a month or so.

This strategy is safer than a single, corked Chateau Margaux 1995.

The thing about gifting a single bottle of a vintage big label wine is the risk of bad handling over the past 30-odd years.

I've had to find something important for the important deed an important person performed. When it came to alcohol of any type, distilled spirits are a better choice to me. A 30 y.o. single malt for the scotch aficionado, for example.


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[RyanO]

Petrus? Nice vintage of Lafite?

I had this last night - was killer




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[thase13]

2008 Salon Blanc de Blancs Brut
2008 Krug Clos du Mesnil
2009 Jacques Selosse Milliseme
1899 D'Oliveiras Madeira Terrantez

[Travelair007]

Originally Posted by southtexas

Hello wine people, I want to buy a friend a single bottle of nice red as a thank-you. He is a label snob. What does the brain trust recommend for a huge red in the $2,000 range? I’m thinking California or French, unless someone has another suggestion?

Thanks in advance

Hey! wine guy here. My recommendation is spend around $500-600 for a bottle and get him a small wooden crate with 3-5 bottles. He'll get a lot more enjoyment out of it, age some, drink one with you, etc.

I would go French Bordeaux, Pommerol, maybe Chateau Lafleur-Petrus or Chateau Palmer. (if he's a big red drinker)

Or go Burgundy (if he's a pinot or Chardonnay drinker) and get a Gevrey Chambertin or for white, a Chassagne Montrachet or Meurseault.

Also, another argument for not spending all on one bottle is that with age, you may be getting him a rancid bottle. You don't know it's history and there's nothing more frustrating than spending $2k to then end up with vinegar.

[SDGT3]

Originally Posted by Travelair007

Also, another argument for not spending all on one bottle is that with age, you may be getting him a rancid bottle. You don't know it's history and there's nothing more frustrating than spending $2k to then end up with vinegar.

Makes for a hell of a salad though!

[Oyster84]

2k dollar gift? Can I be your friend? Seriously though, Chateau Latour is the creme of the crop imo... 09 or 10.... Petrus normally goes easily beyond 2 grand. Go with Masetto instead, or Sassicaia for a nice super Tuscan.

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[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by SDGT3

Makes for a hell of a salad though!

Thank you for the morning laugh!

[Bulldog21]

Screaming Eagle

[AK797]

I'd go for a nice Burgundy, Romanee Conti and some gourmet Dijon Mustard.

[MILGAUSS88]

Originally Posted by piratfisk

I cannot contribute to this thread, but it is very entertaining. Maybe a box of Franzia, wrapped nicely, then after he opens it & realizes it's a joke, produce the "real" gift from behind your back. Maybe Olde English?

Ahh, A fine vintage from my college days. Nothing like getting hammered for $2.