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Apr 30, 07
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Rare Wines? Help?
A lady at my work who has been the sweetest thing to me since day one is retiring, and she is a big fan of white wine!
So! What I want to do for her as a goodbye present, is to get her a really nice bottle of wine, nothing that one could just grab off a shelf at a BCL. I'm looking for a retailer that would sell vintage wines, with a german selection hopefully. Or, someone told me it would be possible to go to the Customer Service desk at a liquor store and ask what they can order in. Price really isn't an object here, so any other suggestions would be great! Thanks in advance. Last edited by Silverwinged; Apr 30, 07 at 08:40 PM. 
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Apr 30, 07
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what kind of whites does she like
I myselfe am very partial to german rieslings Top 10 for under 25 bucks Best of Class Riesling Recommendations Priced from$11-25 Last edited by BongMan; Apr 30, 07 at 08:22 PM.
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:( not helpful ryan
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man, why do i leave these things to the last minute. seriously Last edited by Silverwinged; Apr 30, 07 at 08:32 PM.
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Apr 30, 07
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there is a wine store on 4th and vine I believe... they have a pretty good selection there, if that helps any.
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Apr 30, 07
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Jackson-Triggs Sauvignon Blanc if she likes herbal and aroma flavours. You can get it in Sage, Clover, Honey or Elderflower. Very sweet and usually are full flavoured.
If she is more into fruity flavors, go for a Gray Monk Pinot Gris. They're usually in Apple, Pear, Peach and the such and are always a good choice. (My fav!) Or stick with a good Chenin Blac. Maybe look into a good Semillon? Im more of a red wine kinda guy though.
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Apr 30, 07
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like crackdragon said, there is a wine shop on W4th @ macdonald (opposite safeway), there is also @ oak and w king ed (in the safeway plaza)
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Apr 30, 07
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i was rather acknowledging the fact that i would expect a vintage bottle of wine to be pricey.
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If you want the best place for that kind of wine selection, it is in White Rock by the mall.
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May 01, 07
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check out a specialty wine store like marques on davie, liberty is everywhere..one on robson, one in granville island, or check out taylor wood wines?... i think thats the name..taylor something...its in yaletown. your best bet to find rare wines is to ask the store what they currently have that is a higher quality/priced wine. Be sure to let them know if the wine is for right away drinking or for aging.
some cheap wines taste great..but expensive wine (for me) 90% taste especially good..its worth the price. good luck!!! tell us what you end up buying!!
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May 01, 07
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now sell me your JT tickets <3:love:<3
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May 01, 07
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^^hehe have to wait for roomie to get back..then we'll see!
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May 01, 07
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lemme know! and i emailed Marquis, to get a price list *crosses fingers*
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May 01, 07
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Gewürztraminer
Originally from Germany Gewürztraminer is pronounced "Ga-VERTZ-trah-MEE-ner". It is currently grown in Germany, Alsace France, Spain, Australia, California and, of course, British Columbia. The name itself means ‘spice grape’. It is made to be a medium to sweet white wine to battle the grape’s tendency toward bitterness, but they do make dry versions. Gewürztraminers tend to be fragrant and of great complexity. It shares the same distinct aromatic character of flowery and spicy perfumes as Muscat. This trait separates it from most of the rest of the world's wines and makes it easy to identify. Way to read a wine label in German Wine of this month: Schloss Schönborn Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Auslese*** 2004 Schloss Schönborn's Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Auslese*** 2004 is simply a marvelous treat. A declassified Beerenauslese, this beauty is filled with oodles of ripe, candied fruit notes in bouquet hinting of dried apricot and pineapple. This liquid treasure coats the palate with layers of sweet, syrupy flavors of peach, tangerine and apricot, all of which are smothered by brilliant levels of ripe acidity. This is no late-harvest behemoth, rather a refined, delicate model of perfection. 2004 at its best. -Rheingau- Hope that helps ;) PS... some wineries down the street from you might carry vintage.
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May 01, 07
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the Gewurz makes awesome cooking wine too...it reduces to a really sweet taste with a little bit of spice to it. mmmmm.
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May 01, 07
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I'd sugest a Caymus valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1998....it won best wine of the year that year....I'm not a big wine drinker but my boss brought some of this in and gave me a sampler and I would sit and have a glass of this wine with a meal....only real problem is if you can find the wine it's about a $200.00 bottle of wine
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