Originally Posted by
kipper
Her space is simply just an event space. She is on her own with lining up caterers, bartenders, providing the alcohol, etc. She will have bartenders, but those are not employed by the event space or the caterer.
Many of her friends prefer sweet wines.
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With that bolded bit of information and the price point that they are looking at, I’d look at Rieslings, Pinot Grigio/Gris & any German/Austrian wines that have “halbtrocken” on the label. As far as reds, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel & German Spätburgunders (Pinot Noir). You mentioned “dry” wines, also - look for the unoaked chards and viognier for whites. Dry reds to consider would be Merlot, Shiraz & red blends. (Yes, I know, Cabs are dry, however, the attendees at this function might not like tannic wines.) At this point, I would recommend going to a wine shop and asking for recommendations or, even a grocery store with a strong wine department and a knowledgeable wine buyer, if you have that in your area.