Recommed a good RED Wine?

Question

I was wondering if anyone could help. I am only really accustomed to white wine and enjoy light, sweet and crispy tastes such as Blue Nun and Pinot Grigiot. I don't like heavy strong wines..I prefer something nice and light.
I would now like to get into red wine but am confused over which would suit my taste. I am going shopping tonight and would like some suggestions re light, sweetish, crispy red wines….or something similar…can you recommend anything?
P.S. please give the full name of the wine and its country of origin..thanks

Answer 1

you may want to try a pinot noir - they are lighter and fruitier than cabernets or merlots.

i love Clos du Bois Pinot Noir (CA)
any bottle that is around $13-$15 is probably a good place to start. if you are just starting to venture into red wines, its worth a few extra bucks to try a decent one. hope this is helpful! red wines are fantastic!

also - check out this website:
http://www.foodandwine.com/wine/easy/?type=reds
it helps you choose easy-to-find bottles based on the types of taste you are looking for. very cool!

Answer 2

Lambrusco style wines sound like a good place for you to start. In this catagory, my personal favorite is Bella Rosa, which is produced by the Merritt Estate Winery.
http://www.merrittestatewinery.com/

If this is not availible in your area, ask the folks at the wine store for a recomend a medium priced Lambrusco. Do not go cheap with red wine. it's not worth it.

Alternatively, Merlot's and Red Zinfandels from California and New York would also make good choices. Also, Rose' and Blush wines make a good transition in to the realm of red wines, as they have many similarities to whites.

Stick with New York or California wines at first. While many great wines are imported from Australia, southern Canada and Western Europe, New York and California wines can be of equal quality, but at more modest prices. Wait till you know your tastes, before you delve into the real high end stuff, as there's nothing more disapointing than spending a fortune on a premium bottle of wine, only to find you dont like the characteristics of the type.

Good Luck :-)

Answer 3

Hi, I am only drinking red wines, and developed quite a taste for them. Variety of the red is huge, and price is not necessary reflect the personal taste. Based on what you like and your avatar, I would recommend the soft mellow red wine which most ladys prefer. Top of this list is Marquis De Riscal from Rioja, Spain. It is sold for 17-20US across the country. Bottle is very distinct since the whole bottle wrapped in golden wire mesh, so it is easy to spot in a store.
Another one is Chianti Ruffino Riserva from Italy. It is cost more and not as soft as Riscal but also a very good choice. Champion of California softies for me are the wines from Coppola winery. Coppola Syrah would probably be a good choice fro you, and it is widely available. You may also like Berringer Founders Estate Cabernet Sovingnon. It is a bit more robust but very flavorfull and well priced. If money is no object fro you then Californias Siver Oak, and French Chateau de Rotchilde will do very well.

Answer 4

if u want to dive into the reds, start with a pinot noir (oregan makes very decent ones, try erath or mark west in the low teens $wise, or van duzer, if ur willing to spend around $30), a grenache (spanish are the best priced value for this varitetal, try las rocas, evohe or tres picos: all around $12-15), or a red zinfandel from california (7 deadly, starry night, seghisio or rombauer, all in the higher teens to upper $20s, price-wise). U can also try some blends, which usually incorporate a merlot w/a grenache and/or zin. (try menage a trois, coppola rosso or blue jean, all nice and fruity introductions to red for the novice. Good luck!!! (oh, and clos du bois is a california-produced wine, not french....)

Answer 5

Sparkling Burgundy or sparkling Shiraz (same thing, just don't tell the French) is sweet-ish red wine, with bubbles ! An Australian invention, it's like a champagne made from a red wine. Great for the summer, and some have great depth, though most are simple wines. Don't know if you can get it outside of Oz, you can always ask.

Answer 6

Just dive in - you have to taste lots of red wines to find the ones you like best.



I do think you'll like the shiraz from Australia and probably the Beaujolais, but there will be some pinots, bordeaux, cabs or merlots that you might enjoy, but will miss out on.

St. Francis makes a Zinfandel that you'll probably like - and yes, I know usually Zinfandel is associated with people who don't know much about wine, but this is a good one, believe me. Especially a 1997, yummy.

Go to your nearest wine bar and start tasting!

Answer 7

Redwood Creek Merlot (California-USA) and Gloria Ferrer Pinot Noir (California-USA)- it is not only a matter of the varietal but the vineyard - steer clear of Jacobs Creek (California-USA)they are still too acidic to be drinkable if you like smooth sweet wines - you can also look at Shiraz from Australia. It is always a good idea to ask the wine buyer at your market what sells well as well as what they might recommend -- they have opportunity to taste wines and can better offer recommendations for your region on good wines at the best price. Good Luck!

Answer 8

Sweet red is hard. Most Red wine drinkers do not like sweet wines. Sweet reds are usually fruit wines.

Now if you want something that is not overpowering try:
Chateau Mont Redon French Merlot. $25.00
Probably my favorite.

If you want to go cheaper:
White Tail Austrailian Merlot $10.00
I know this is a popular brand but Austrailia is known for it's merlot and this one is excellent for the price

Bueno Serra Italian Merlot $7.00
Cheap yes but a decent bottle of wine. Not to keen on any of there other varieties.

Answer 9

Beaujolais may be a good start. It is lighter than most red wines I drink, and my white wine friends seem to enjoy it. Louis Jadot has an inexpensive one to start with that is quite good. By the way, it's French.

Answer 10

Bracchetto d'Aqui is a very sweetish red wine.
It's italian D.O.C. wine from Piemonte's contry.
there's dry version or sparkling version.
Sparkling it's perfect after dinner or at desser.

If you want a very italian wine, please check it's really from Italy.