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We asked a dozen-plus of the city's top sommeliers to share their picks with us for some very specific scenarios...including which bottles to pop when you need to wow your partner's dad.
You’re meeting your future father-in-law for the first time. Your partner says he’s “really” into wine. What under $40 bottle do you bring to dinner?
It’s important to assert dominance when meeting new people. Don’t bring the usual suspects; knock him off his game with this esoteric Portuguese sparkling. He’s on your turf now as you wax poetic about the “unheralded gems of Portugal’s lesser- known DOCs.”—Matthew Landry, Stable House Bistro
The grapes are sourced from a cru Barolo site, but since the word isn’t on the label, it’s only $40 at BC Liquor Stores. Cool and a good story.—Kelcie Jones, Chambar
Pure, authentic Tuscan reds always thrill, impress and are meant for every dinner. Especially the ones with fathers-in-law.—Jason Yamasaki, JOEY
This is a mencia from Bierzo—trending, and such a great producer and yummy wine. Father-in-law should know that Alvaro Palacios was crowned Decanter Man of the Year for 2015.—Iori Kataoka, Yuwa
It’s a little bit lighter and more delicate in style than your average “father-in-law wine”—but in this case, I’d rather bring a bottle that represents the wines I love than try to guess a stranger’s taste.—Kieran Fanning, Pepino’s
This is the second label of Oreno, and this wine hits all the notes of a big Super Tuscan while retaining the beauty and finesse of the sangiovese grape.—Lisa Cook, Savio Volpe
If he’s really into wine he will geek out over this killer German red!—Shane Taylor, CinCin