bookluvingbabe Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Oops. I was in the office today and failed to get to Schneiders to buy a bottle of wine to take as a hostess gift this weekend. I am not likely to be near Ace tomorrow. Can someone suggest a really nice $20ish red wine that is drinkable now that I can find in Montgomery County? Is this the kind of thing I can find at Pepe and Pinky's? Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I know it's not what you asked about but I've started bring a nice bottle of olive oil instead of wine. The hostess doesn't have to worry about serving it with dinner and it lasts a lot longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I know it's not what you asked about but I've started bring a nice bottle of olive oil instead of wine. The hostess doesn't have to worry about serving it with dinner and it lasts a lot longer. A bottle of wine given as a hostess gift (as opposed to a bottle specifically intended, with the hostess's foreknowledge, to be part of the meal) doesn't need to be and probably shouldn't be served with dinner. The assumption is that the hostess (or host) has already matched wines to the meal being served and a random addition would through off the pairings. Always nice to make it clear, though, with a word or two about "having this later on" when you hand off the bottle. That being said, the Sur La Table that's almost in Monkey County, up Wisconsin, has a very swell selection of olive oils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) BLB - there is a nice bottle of cote du rhone that I have found at Whole Foods. I can't remember the name, but I usually by the half-bottle and they sell the whole bottle of it for about $16, I think. I will edit my post when I can find the name...will rack my brain. Eta: Guigal Edited January 14, 2011 by goodeats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 The Dolium Malbec is pretty ubiquitous in Monkey Cty. For a little over $20 you'll find the Ch Larose Trintaudon Bordeaux in most county stores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I know it's not what you asked about but I've started bring a nice bottle of olive oil instead of wine. The hostess doesn't have to worry about serving it with dinner and it lasts a lot longer. That's a great idea! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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