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Okay..I know NOTHING about wine but wanted to buy a few bottles as gifts (preferably organic). Nothing too dry.
Any recommendations?? My local Target has a pretty big wine section or I can order online if I have to.
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Jan, I have visited some sites online that give information about the characteristics of different wines and great advice about pairing wine with food. That might be a place to start. We have a small, neighborhood liquor store that is also happy to give advice. Target might work well if someone there knows about wines. www.winecountrygetaways.com is one of the sites I liked. Another is www.winelearningcenter.comYou'll also find lots of other sites by simply searching "wines" or "organic wines". Have fun. Patsy www.oxalisjewelart.com
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Wine is great if you know the people drink wine. I am not a drinker so I do not give alcohol as gifts. <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
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Visiting a local wine shoppe is a great idea for recommendations. Keep in mind that in some U.S. states, like mine, alcohol such as wine and hard liquor cannot be sold on the same premises as food, etc., So Target, Walgreens, and local grocers are out for wine recommendations as they do not stock it!
If you are buying wine for a particular friend or acquaintance, don't forget to sneak a peek at their wine bottles should you find occasion to visit them before the holiday!!!
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I love Aussie wines, Shiraz is YUMMY! Target carries those too... and the price is very good.
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Shiraz is a wine brand!?
I mostly drink home made wine.
Last edited by babak; 12/10/06 03:16 AM.
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Yup, I have had Yellow Tail Shiraz, Bin 555 Shiraz, and a few others. I think Yellow Tail is the best, but haven't had a bad one.
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Shiraz is name of a city here, I�ll have been wonder if was any relation between this city and that wine?
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Shiraz is the name of the grape. It's also called Syrah.
There are many different wineries that create different styles of Shiraz.
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Any recommendations?? My local Target has a pretty big wine section or I can order online if I have to. There are many ways to go with this. You can try an Italian Wine Gift Basket or look at these Tips for Wine Giving
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