What kind of red wine do you people suggest?

I want to have a good bottle of red wine at home for me and a date, i have only drnk wine like twice, so i dont kno whats good and whats not? i kno there are ranges from cheap to extremely expensive, so i was look for a bottle under 50 dollars.. something good enuf for two.. something good?|||Campo Viejo Reserva Rioja


A great Spanish wine in the $20 to $25 range.


You or your date will not be disappointed.|||Taste is more important than price..many mid priced wines are better especially for beginners than the more expevsive kinds.. If it's for a romantic evening, nothing beats a nice champagne. for $50, you can get a nice bottle AND some "romantic fruits like strawberries and such|||A good bottle of red for under $50? OK, no problem The following are excellent, offering great bouquet, wonderful taste and a fantastic finish and to give you insurance, when you go to your wine merchant, ask him the "wine spectator rating", if 85 or higher, you're in the pink. Choices:


France - Chateau Neuf De Pape, some bordeaux; stay away from beaujolais, its crap.


Italy- Try Amarone or Barollo, wonderful, Brunellos are superb, but a bit more money.


Spain offers excellent wines, but hard to find here in the US. I couldn't tell you what to get because its like looking for a needle in a haystack. But ask the question and rely on the Wine spectator yardstick, you'll get your money's worth.


California Cabernets - there are 100's! Much akin to the French Bordeaux and in some cases better. Consistent quality always comes out of Beringer, Silver Oak, Bulieu Cellars(spelling?), Mondavi and a handful more. Again use the ratings guide. And for pity sake, stay away from the merlot, zinfandel and all that fruity tooty stuff, I think people drink it to just get a buzz, so damn bland.


On a serious note, if you start to get into it, there a number of highly readable books for beginners that take you by the hand and walk you through the world of wine.Takes all the mystique and scariness out of ordering a bottle at a restaurant. Does wonders for your social standing.


Credentials: Several oenology courses, many books and over a decade in the industry. Most important, I love this stuff!|||Barolo its the best bare in mind that Barolo is made with a type of grape called nebbiolo so any wine made with this kind of grape will be nice|||I recommend a Pinot Noir. It is an excellent wine for beginners and thus enjoyable by most. It usually has nice flavors of black cherry, raspberries, and toasty vanilla, which most people like. And for under $50 you can get a great one. Go to your local wine/liquor store and ask them for their recommendation, they usually have good advice. If that's not possible, try J. The label just says J on it, and it's a great Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley in California, which is a perfect region for Pinot Noir. Good luck!