Plants don’t have opinions and flowers are pretty.

Your selection is probably different since we are in very different regions, but I’ve had good luck with Curious Beasts, Bonterra, or Butter. Don’t overthink it.

I’d say go mid-range with the wine unless they’re super pretentious. Avoid sales because that can mean a wine is old and they need it gone. Red wine can range from in flavor but most people like Cabernet. If want to do something different you can do a port, or even old vine Zinfandel.

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