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Old 15-08-2013, 15:11
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Husband's birthday next week and I would like to buy him a case of wine or two to enjoy in the evenings when he gets back from work.

However, I don't drink at all so have no idea what to get, and he doesn't have a particular favourite that he always gets.

He likes Pinot Grigio so I'm happy to stick with that - any advice of a good Pinot I can get for him?

Thanks.
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Old 15-08-2013, 16:01
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Il Papavero Pinot Grigio 2012 - http://www.laithwaites.co.uk/DWBase/...Id=prod4659929

Ca' Vescovo Pinot Grigio 2012 - http://www.laithwaites.co.uk/DWBase/...Id=prod4971601

Pinot Case deal - http://www.southdownscellars.co.uk/s...t+Case/A6P2573

2011 Mirabello Pinot Grigio - http://www.nickollsandperks.co.uk//p...ct=13103811BND

Ponte Pietra - Pinot Grigio Rosato 2011 - http://www.thedrinkshop.com/products...hp?prodid=8964
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Old 15-08-2013, 16:02
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Tesco have usually got some nice Pinots around the £4.99 mark.
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Old 15-08-2013, 16:17
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Husband's birthday next week and I would like to buy him a case of wine or two to enjoy in the evenings when he gets back from work.

However, I don't drink at all so have no idea what to get, and he doesn't have a particular favourite that he always gets.

He likes Pinot Grigio so I'm happy to stick with that - any advice of a good Pinot I can get for him?

Thanks.
Probably go for a mixed case at Laithwaits or see if there is a Majestic near you that you can pop in to for advice.
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Old 15-08-2013, 16:18
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Tesco have usually got some nice Pinots around the £4.99 mark.
Nice and £4.99 doesn't compute. Maybe OK and drinkable , but nice?
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Old 15-08-2013, 16:27
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He only likes Pinot Grigio?

If it was a gift for me, as I am not a big wine quaffer, I'd prefer a mixed case so I could try different things without having had the expense of it myself.

Have a look at Naked Wines. They usually have good deals and introductory offers. Very reliable too.

http://www.nakedwines.com
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Old 15-08-2013, 17:20
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Thanks for all the info! I will check all of this out.
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Old 16-08-2013, 10:20
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Nice and £4.99 doesn't compute. Maybe OK and drinkable , but nice?
Yes, we find it nice to taste, so we buy it.
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Old 16-08-2013, 15:55
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Nice and £4.99 doesn't compute. Maybe OK and drinkable , but nice?

Not that particular wine from Tesco but yes I have had "nice" wine for a fiver. Each to their own.
The wine on Saturday Kitchen sometimes comes out at 5 or 6 pounds and their wine experts seem ok with it so why not me.
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Old 17-08-2013, 14:07
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Nice and £4.99 doesn't compute. Maybe OK and drinkable , but nice?
I have taken people out sailing for a weekend and they splash out on £70+ per bottle when we go to a restaurant in the evening.
I like £4.99 bottles just as much.
If you like a £3.99 bottle, so what? You like what you like.
Dearer isn't always better.
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Old 18-08-2013, 01:11
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Give up, it's a nasty drug.
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Old 19-08-2013, 08:57
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I have taken people out sailing for a weekend and they splash out on £70+ per bottle when we go to a restaurant in the evening.
I like £4.99 bottles just as much.
If you like a £3.99 bottle, so what? You like what you like.
Dearer isn't always better.
I agree.
Price is not always an indicator of quality.
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