Thanks so much. I live in the Valley but work in El Segundo so can hit up some of those places. And I actually have a number of Rhone style Syrahs which might work, now that you mention Syrah. Thanks for the suggestions and wine shops. I'll check them out!

Thanks! I do love a good rose and was thinking about that after I posted my note. Just wasn't sure what style might work with this menu.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look to see if I can find that here in the LA area.

HI,

I love reading this board, consider my self a work in progress as wine goes, and learn so much from all of you but don't post very often.

A young at heart friend is celebrating his 75 birthday and he has requested a "typical BBQ" for his party. It's going to be BBQ Ribs (beef and pork) BBQ chicken, baked beans, creamy red potato salad with dill, someone is bringing a green salad, who knows what others will bring? Desserts will be lemon merengue pie and NY style cheesecake (plain) all homemade by excellent cooks.

I've been asked to bring the wine (there will be 10 of us) and along with celebratory champagne, I was thinking along the lines of Zin and / or ??? And what about white for those who only drink that?

Range would be in the 15-25 pricing.

Any and all suggestions welcome!

Thanks!

MP

Thanks. I'll see if I can track some of these down this weekend so I can taste before the event next weekend. Appreciate it!

Hi I'm new to chowhound and have enjoyed reading the wine posts as I've just begun to learn about wines. Right off a friend who knows of my interest has asked me to bring the wine for a summer outdoor party next week. The hostess is making a seafood paella for approx 14 people. She said the recipe suggested a Spanish white. Of course as a novice here I don't know anything about Spanish wines. but figured it's a great way to learn! Any thoughts on a $10-$15 price range?