599830 Fri Feb 27 15:49:17 -0800 2009 6 34 Wine 0 4459049 Sorry I just didn't get around to deciding quicker as to what to take for tonight as a hostess gift, either to drink now or for new cellar. 2005 Rombauer Cab, 2004 Heitz Cellers Cab, or 2006 Shafer Merlot Had the 2004 Rombauer & Shafer & loved them. Haven't had a Heitz in a few years but don't recall being wowed as I was with the others (may be because it's been a while?). Thanks. Fri Feb 27 15:49:17 -0800 2009 108661 ceekskat 1 4459076 i'm a huge fan of the Rombauer, i'd be extremely appreciative if someone gave it to me...of course if i had it on hand, i'd want to keep it for myself ;) any idea if your hostess has a preference between Cab & Merlot? Fri Feb 27 16:01:32 -0800 2009 4459049 103920 goodhealthgourmet 2 4459109 Don't think friends have a preference. DH & I have been on a pinot kick for the last few years but if somebody were to give me the Rombauer Cab, I'd be appreciative too! Fri Feb 27 16:15:21 -0800 2009 4459076 108661 ceekskat 1 4459085 Which Heitz is it? Standard grocery store Heitz or something a little more exciting (like a Martha's Vineyard? Assuming standard Heitz (sorry, dont know what else to call it), I would choose the Shafer merlot. Fri Feb 27 16:03:13 -0800 2009 4459049 12824 MunkeeCIAO 2 4459114 My question is regarding Napa Valley Cab, not the more expensive Martha's Vineyard. Fri Feb 27 16:17:13 -0800 2009 4459085 108661 ceekskat 1 4459106 Anything Shafer. Fri Feb 27 16:13:43 -0800 2009 4459049 11405 Midlife 1 4459417 Thank you for your lightning quick responses, went with the Rombauer. Figured, can't go wrong with it or the Shafer & it was 5 bucks less :) Fri Feb 27 18:24:06 -0800 2009 4459049 108661 ceekskat