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Nice bottle of red?

  • 12-01-2010 10:02PM
    #1
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,837 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm not a wine drinker myself but would like to pick up a decent bottle of red for someone who has done me a favor.
    Something around the 25 ish mark, any recommendations?

    Thanks :)
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  • #2
    dinneenp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,268 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    What type of red or any seeing as you're not a 'wine drinker'?
    How about Rosemont Estate Cab Sav or Cab Merlot? both under €15


  • #3
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,029 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    Go to your local independent wine shop/off licence and ask for advice.
    Personally, if I get a present of a bottle of wine, I much prefer if it isn't a big brand wine from any supermarket. Try to find something a little different.


  • #4
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,837 ✭✭✭Neilw


    the beer revolu wrote: »
    Go to your local independent wine shop/off licence and ask for advice.
    Personally, if I get a present of a bottle of wine, I much prefer if it isn't a big brand wine from any supermarket. Try to find something a little different.

    Ok that helps, thanks. Any off licences around Lucan/North Dublin that would give good advice?


  • #5
    muckety
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 724 ✭✭✭muckety


    There is a nice wine shop in Lucan on the main street - the staff are really nice and will help you find something good in your price range.


  • #6
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,837 ✭✭✭Neilw


    muckety wrote: »
    There is a nice wine shop in Lucan on the main street - the staff are really nice and will help you find something good in your price range.

    That's ideal, thanks for the help.


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  • #7
    104494431
    Closed Accounts Posts: 210 ✭✭104494431


    My recommendation

    Available in Tesco/Dunnes/Off License etc.


  • #8
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,029 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    104494431 wrote: »
    My recommendation

    Available in Tesco/Dunnes/Off License etc.

    Nothing wrong with that but why not something that you can't get in any supermarket ?- it shows a little effort!

    OP I'm not very familiar with Dublin Off licences


  • #9
    Wine_Guy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 45 ✭Wine_Guy


    104494431 wrote: »
    My recommendation

    Available in Tesco/Dunnes/Off License etc.


    this is an ok place if you want to pick out a wine, when you know what your looking for. Personally i would prefer to go to a store where people are interested in helping. O'Briens staff are always able to help, all you need is to ask. Other stores offer similar services but not within a short drive, mainly town, Dun laoighre and blackrock. Looking at the site, O'Briens in Citywest is only 20 mins away.


  • #10
    dub_skav
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    This would be what I'd get, either that or a nice Amarone, at €35 maybe the Amarone is outside your budget though

    Agree with the others saying go to a nice independent or at least a decent off licence, i.e. not a supermarket.

    I'd go old world for a present too - just seems classier. Probably either French (the classic) or Italian (the one I know best), maybe Spanish if the staff recommend something good.


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