New Year's Champagne/Wine advice

12-28-2009, 12:27 PM

If this has been asked, I am sorry. I have a special date for New Year's Eve. A girl I've been seeing and I are going to eat a nice dinner, watch some fire works and go to a nice spot. We have decided to save our first kiss till the clock strikes Midnight. What Champagne would you recommend? Or, would you go with one of the Sparkling Wines? I know...I know.. I'm a mushy sumbeotch. Just want to have a nice drink for the occasion as I am ignorant in what might taste good.

Thanks for any help!

Scottw · 12-28-2009, 12:32 PM

1: What Champagnes have you had that you did like?
2: Are you sure you like Champagne if you haven't had it?
3: How much you want to spend?
4: How long have you been seeing her?

12-28-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

1: What Champagnes have you had that you did like?
2: Are you sure you like Champagne if you haven't had it?
3: How much you want to spend?
4: How long have you been seeing her?

1. Haven't had that many. I did have Bollinger and Perrier Jouet as gifts. Liked both. No way I could spend that much.

2. I like Champagne, but wouldn't be opposed to something else. We won't drink the whole bottle probably at one time. Thought about some of the miniatures, but didn't know anything about them. Should probably go to the State Store instead of Wally World.

3. Not a lot. I just want something that tastes good. But, don't want to break out anything really cheap either. I'd say no mre than $40.

4. A week.

12-28-2009, 06:42 PM

http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/12/19...w-episode-598/

This video should help you a lot.

12-28-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/12/19...w-episode-598/

This video should help you a lot.

Thanks, my friend!

colimo · 12-29-2009, 12:58 AM

myself i would prefer a good wine over champagne...but if you must go with champagne, at your price point i would go with a moet white star...decent but not extravagant

mmblz · 12-29-2009, 08:46 AM

Inexpensive but very good:
Saint Hilaire Blanc de Blancs
Should be $12-15
If you won't drink it all at once make sure you have a rubber stopper

krevo · 12-29-2009, 10:37 AM

For middle of the road, but yet actual "champagne" I usually go for Veuve Cliquot. It can be easily had from 35-50 dollars and is excellent. Same for Piper Heidsieck.

I don't really care for it, but it's usually a special occasion type of item we keep around the house. My fiance absolutely loves it though

mosesbotbol · 12-29-2009, 01:53 PM

For "Champagne", go for Kirkland/Costco Champagne at around $32. Lot's of non-Champagne Sparkling wines that are good from Roderer Estate, Schaumburg Blanc de Blanc, there a lot good "Cremant" wines from France at that price too.

The Poet · 12-29-2009, 05:00 PM

If you are not sure she likes champagne, you might consider getting a demi-sec or a rose instead of a brut. They are a bit harder to find unless you go to a decent shop, but they are softer than the bruts, and thus more "drinkable" for the novice.

If you just want to pop a cork, spend 5 bucks on Andre. It may taste like Alka-Seltzer, but boy will it blow off! BOOM!!!

TheRiddick · 12-29-2009, 06:10 PM

For an incredible QPR buy a bottle of Etoile Rose (2002 is the current release), should be in the $35 range and handily beats most French Rose sparklers.

Also look for Chandon Blanc de Noirs, best deal out there and can be had for $13-14, this is an excellent bottle as well.

gpugliese · 12-29-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

For an incredible QPR buy a bottle of Etoile Rose (2002 is the current release), should be in the $35 range and handily beats most French Rose sparklers.

Also look for Chandon Blanc de Noirs, best deal out there and can be had for $13-14, this is an excellent bottle as well.

I like Chandon's Blanc de Blanc but didn't like their Blanc de Noirs. Another good cheap Rose/Blanc de Noirs is the Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs, sub $20.

If you really want to impress her, the Billecart Salmon Rose NV is absolutely stellar, but runs about $100. Billecart's Brut Reserve NV can be had for $40-50 and is also excellent.

rlmedic · 12-29-2009, 07:16 PM

I would do yellow lable Veuve Cliquot for around $35 Its good has a little name appell that I am sure your looking for. Another Idea would to go with a prosecco...its Italian champagne. One I would recomend would be the La Marca Prosecco its around $12 and one of the top 100 wines of 2008 from wine spectator. Good luck!

12-30-2009, 07:14 PM

Thank you all for the loads of info. I will let you know what I get, as well as how it goes.
Looking forward to and wishing you all a Happy New Year!

12-28-2009, 12:27 PM	#1
smokeyscotch Guest Posts: n/a	New Year's Champagne/Wine advice If this has been asked, I am sorry. I have a special date for New Year's Eve. A girl I've been seeing and I are going to eat a nice dinner, watch some fire works and go to a nice spot. We have decided to save our first kiss till the clock strikes Midnight. What Champagne would you recommend? Or, would you go with one of the Sparkling Wines? I know...I know.. I'm a mushy sumbeotch. Just want to have a nice drink for the occasion as I am ignorant in what might taste good. Thanks for any help!

12-28-2009, 12:32 PM	#2
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: New Year's Champagne/Wine advice 1: What Champagnes have you had that you did like? 2: Are you sure you like Champagne if you haven't had it? 3: How much you want to spend? 4: How long have you been seeing her?

12-28-2009, 06:42 PM	#4
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Year's Champagne/Wine advice http://tv.winelibrary.com/2008/12/19...w-episode-598/ This video should help you a lot.

12-29-2009, 12:58 AM	#6
colimo friend of Brother Maynard Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: doug Location: centennial, colorado Posts: 1,322 Trading: (41)	Re: New Year's Champagne/Wine advice myself i would prefer a good wine over champagne...but if you must go with champagne, at your price point i would go with a moet white star...decent but not extravagant __________________ Life is too short for cheap beer, cheap liguor and bad cigars...gimme a guinness, glenlivet and a good cigar on a golf course and its heaven on earth!!

12-29-2009, 08:46 AM	#7
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: New Year's Champagne/Wine advice Inexpensive but very good: Saint Hilaire Blanc de Blancs Should be $12-15 If you won't drink it all at once make sure you have a rubber stopper __________________ herf wear

12-29-2009, 10:37 AM	#8
krevo Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Austin, TX Posts: 456 Trading: (3)	Re: New Year's Champagne/Wine advice For middle of the road, but yet actual "champagne" I usually go for Veuve Cliquot. It can be easily had from 35-50 dollars and is excellent. Same for Piper Heidsieck. I don't really care for it, but it's usually a special occasion type of item we keep around the house. My fiance absolutely loves it though __________________ http://www.be-logic.org/uploaded/107_1252518306.jpg

12-29-2009, 01:53 PM	#9
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12-29-2009, 05:00 PM	#10
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: New Year's Champagne/Wine advice If you are not sure she likes champagne, you might consider getting a demi-sec or a rose instead of a brut. They are a bit harder to find unless you go to a decent shop, but they are softer than the bruts, and thus more "drinkable" for the novice. If you just want to pop a cork, spend 5 bucks on Andre. It may taste like Alka-Seltzer, but boy will it blow off! BOOM!!!

12-29-2009, 06:10 PM	#11
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: New Year's Champagne/Wine advice For an incredible QPR buy a bottle of Etoile Rose (2002 is the current release), should be in the $35 range and handily beats most French Rose sparklers. Also look for Chandon Blanc de Noirs, best deal out there and can be had for $13-14, this is an excellent bottle as well.

12-29-2009, 07:16 PM	#13
rlmedic Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 130 Trading: (5)	Re: New Year's Champagne/Wine advice I would do yellow lable Veuve Cliquot for around $35 Its good has a little name appell that I am sure your looking for. Another Idea would to go with a prosecco...its Italian champagne. One I would recomend would be the La Marca Prosecco its around $12 and one of the top 100 wines of 2008 from wine spectator. Good luck!

12-30-2009, 07:14 PM	#14
smokeyscotch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Year's Champagne/Wine advice Thank you all for the loads of info. I will let you know what I get, as well as how it goes. Looking forward to and wishing you all a Happy New Year!