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Can anyone recommend me a fine red wine?

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daisychain237 · 25/01/2025 22:46

It's for a friend's milestone birthday. I don't like / drink red wine so have no clue where to start.

I do have a £50 voucher for https://www.finewinedirect.co.uk/ so was hoping to purchase from here if anyone has any recommendations from their existing stock.

TIA 😊

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bluechilli47 · 25/01/2025 22:57

It depends on what their tastes are but I've had this and it would buy again.
Muga Selección Especial Rioja Reserva

PinkyBlueMe · 25/01/2025 22:58

Chateauneuf du Pape

Crikeyalmighty · 25/01/2025 22:59

A nice Barolo always goes down well!!

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MinnieMountain · 26/01/2025 05:49

Chateau Musar if you want something a bit different.

PickledPurplePickle · 26/01/2025 06:25

We love a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Malbec so would get one of those

Waxed Bat Reserve is lovely

Allthegoodhorses · 26/01/2025 06:50

PinkyBlueMe · 25/01/2025 22:58

Chateauneuf du Pape

Definitely this, or a Gigondas. Do you have a specialist wine shop anywhere near you? Might be best to go somewhere like there.

RollerSkateLikePeggy · 26/01/2025 07:19

They have a Brunello di Montalcino for £50, I would consider that.

SqueakyDinosaur · 26/01/2025 07:21

That site has lots of good Barolos. I'd go for one of those.

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