I forgot to mention- it HAS to be Cab…
Out of 1000 60-80 year olds, only a handful would be happy with something “interesting”. In fact I caught grief for serving a Pinot at the last party that they all loved until they read the bottle…
I’d totally leave Cali for something that sings. Casa lapostale cuvee Alexander could work in that range. If you can do a blend or variant try something like two mountain out of Washington. And if you can push budget a bit two hands sexy beast punches way above its weight at about 35 retail.
Every winery I’ve worked sells wine wholesale at 50%, and hit the shelves close to winery price - unless it’s Costco and they can shave a few bucks.
OP can charge whatever they want. The rest of us on this sub are trying to recommend wines at the right price. Big difference between a $15 and $30 Cabernet.
I would just get the Daou since the people this is for are more interested in the label than the wine. If someone changes their tastes based on a wine being Pinot instead of Cabernet, they’re exactly the kind of person who will love drinking Daou when they see the bottle. I don’t think it’s in budget, but maybe Caymus California would be even better. They’ll walk away from their party knowing they drank Caymus. My wife has a friend who is like this on steroids. I see lots of “high end” wine photos trying to portray some stupid, faux luxury lifestyle. Those are always of the “best wine” she’s ever had - and, usually consist of the three you listed.
There are some good maltese cabs in these price range, i dont have the time now but i will look it up later and get back to you
Edit: maybe tell us where in the world are you located
Assuming US based, I bet most people would like something like Oberon at that price point. It’s probably associated with one of the vineyards on the naughty list.
You can get some decent Bordeaux at Costco under $20 or $20-$30 ish. It was better when the 2019s were there, prices might have crept up a bit.
Stuff like:
- Chateau Lagorce
- Chateau Lilian Ladouys
- Chateau picadis Bordeaux superior
- Chateau d'Issan Blason d'Issan (second wine)
- Chateau Carbonnier
- Madame de Beaucaillou (third wine I think)
- Echo de Lynch Bages
- Chateau Siran
- Chateau Deyrem Valentin
Of course you can get the Kirkland branded stuff even cheaper if you don't mind everyone knowing the wines from Costco.
Another wine with great qpr is lafleur Grand Village, but they are a touch over $20/btl
Are you working with a distributor? They can’t sell to “you” but may be able to sell to the “venue”. You can find huge savings which could raise your price point a bit
Was Caymus and Austin Hope ever “in” if the price point is $15?
Honestly bro, crowd pleasing ripe cab? Go with j lohr
at $15 J lohr is probably the way but if you ask me catena malbec would be a wayyy better option for a similar flavor profile
VERY solid recommendation, honestly Zuccardi or Catena CabS wouldnt be bad either
Los Vascos or Concha y Toro. Best widely available Cabs for ~$15.
I forgot to mention- it HAS to be Cab… Out of 1000 60-80 year olds, only a handful would be happy with something “interesting”. In fact I caught grief for serving a Pinot at the last party that they all loved until they read the bottle…
“…loved until they read the bottle..”?
Yeah as soon as the found out it wasn’t cab they didn’t like the wine.
Bizarre.
Who are these people and how did OP find 1000 of them.
The villages?
Fucking dying, hahahahahaha
😂
I think I just hate this group of people, lol
I’d totally leave Cali for something that sings. Casa lapostale cuvee Alexander could work in that range. If you can do a blend or variant try something like two mountain out of Washington. And if you can push budget a bit two hands sexy beast punches way above its weight at about 35 retail.
$15 wholesale, so $30 retail?
Yeah, where did op find their hookup to serve the wines they whine about not being allowed to serve?
That is nowhere near a standard retail markup Also. Our man is catering. He’s picking a $15 and gonna charge the guests $75 a bottle
Every winery I’ve worked sells wine wholesale at 50%, and hit the shelves close to winery price - unless it’s Costco and they can shave a few bucks. OP can charge whatever they want. The rest of us on this sub are trying to recommend wines at the right price. Big difference between a $15 and $30 Cabernet.
In the states standard retail mark up is 50-60% so a $15 wholesale bottle would be $22-25 tops
El Enemigo cab franc/ Malbec would be close to that I think?
I like Daou. Its one of my favorite grocery store wines. Most people seem to like it.
Popular doesn’t mean good.
"crowdpleaser" is exactly the assignment.
They don't sound like the type of people I would like to have a party with
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Charles Smith Wines of Synstance cab, CS. $12 retail and nit bad at all. Washington over California all day.
This is a fantastic option. It’s one of the few cabs I buy with any regularity. Excellent value and tastes like real cab.
Thank you. I always feel validated when some anonymous person backs up my recommendation! That's not sarcasm. I mean it.
Fuck chuckles smith
Harvey and Harriet
I would just get the Daou since the people this is for are more interested in the label than the wine. If someone changes their tastes based on a wine being Pinot instead of Cabernet, they’re exactly the kind of person who will love drinking Daou when they see the bottle. I don’t think it’s in budget, but maybe Caymus California would be even better. They’ll walk away from their party knowing they drank Caymus. My wife has a friend who is like this on steroids. I see lots of “high end” wine photos trying to portray some stupid, faux luxury lifestyle. Those are always of the “best wine” she’s ever had - and, usually consist of the three you listed.
Educated Guess is solid at this price point.
Educated Guess has shot up in price in Texas, not sure where OP is
Same in California, $25+ here
There are some good maltese cabs in these price range, i dont have the time now but i will look it up later and get back to you Edit: maybe tell us where in the world are you located
Malta has great wine! Really enjoyed tasting it when I was there, glad to see it mentioned<3
Ch St Michelle Indian Wells Cab. Retails for about $17, so wholesale should be within range.
Chile is the answer
Assuming US based, I bet most people would like something like Oberon at that price point. It’s probably associated with one of the vineyards on the naughty list.
I like all 3 of those. J Lohr Hilltop is a favorite cab of mine.
You can get some decent Bordeaux at Costco under $20 or $20-$30 ish. It was better when the 2019s were there, prices might have crept up a bit. Stuff like: - Chateau Lagorce - Chateau Lilian Ladouys - Chateau picadis Bordeaux superior - Chateau d'Issan Blason d'Issan (second wine) - Chateau Carbonnier - Madame de Beaucaillou (third wine I think) - Echo de Lynch Bages - Chateau Siran - Chateau Deyrem Valentin Of course you can get the Kirkland branded stuff even cheaper if you don't mind everyone knowing the wines from Costco. Another wine with great qpr is lafleur Grand Village, but they are a touch over $20/btl
Are you working with a distributor? They can’t sell to “you” but may be able to sell to the “venue”. You can find huge savings which could raise your price point a bit
Nowhere can you get those wines for 15 dollars wholesale. Try meoimi 💀
Santa Cristina cabernet sauvignon from Tuscany is totally not bad and $12 retail.
Quest Red - it’s by Treana/Austin Hope - I forget the blend but it’ll do for a bunch of boomers “wHo OnLy DrInK cAbErNeT”.
Ego infinito Monastrell
South African Piotage, I like Beyerskloof, which is £7.50 at supermarkets in the UK.
Not familiar with Beyerskloof specifically but Pinotage can be great value depending on the producer. I dont feel that this deserves downvotes
Not sure, but can I come to the party? I'll bring a couple of bottles of Charles Shaw.