Red wine- I need suggestions on red wine for beginners?

I usually drink beer and mixed drinks but I really want to start drinking red wine instead. I don't drink often and every red wine I've tasted was too strong and couldn't take a second sip. Whenever I attend nicer occasions when there is mostly wines served, I usually just head to the sparkling wine or champagne. I know there are many types of reds, like merlot, pinot noir, etc. Any suggestions on types of reds that are not too strong that a beginner could handle.|||Try Reunite Lambrusco, Not to dry not to sweet, I bet you'll enjoy it....|||Where to start? Let's start with the basics. You're looking for light, fruity, without a lot of tannins (component in red wine that dries out your mouth). I'd recommend starting with a Beaujolais Villages. You can drink it lightly chilled by itself or with a light meal. A young Dolcetto d'Alba from Italy has much the same light, fruity characteristics of Beaujolais but with a little more acidity. Goes well with pasta and red sauces. I love california cabs, but, on the other, I've bought into the belief that European wines are more food friendly. And food is key to really enjoying wines. So, grab a bottle of Dolcetto or Barbara d'Alba; cook up some pasta with tomato basil sauce and enjoy.|||If you really can't do a second sip of every red you have had, why continue to chase the reds. If you want to try something other than sparklings I would start with a sweet to semi-sweet white like a white Zinfandel (which is actually a rose' ) or a Riesling. This may start developing your palate. Then try the drier whites like Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Soave or a dry Riesling. It takes time but if you can work into the dry whites then start with a red like Pinot Noir.|||Robert Mondavi, Carneros Nappa 2006


Chateau Souverain, Alexander Valley 2004


Fire Station Red Red Zinfandel, Lodi 2006


Atwater Estates Merlot, New York 2002/2005


Pazzo, Sangiovese Blend, Napa 2003








These are very good wines to try I have listed them in order of my preferance. but you and I will like and dislike certain things. I hope I have choosen something you would like.|||Red wine is an aquired taste. It also has a wide spectrum of flavors. Start with a Pinot Noir, slowly move up to a Merlot, then try a Shiraz, and eventually you'll get into Cabernet. Pinot Noir is the closest to a white wine, and it won't stain your mouth purple like Cabs do. Some good cheap pinots to try would be: Toasted Head or barefoot.|||I would suggest a Pinot Noir or a Gamay to start. They are light and easy to drink red wines. If you need help choosing one from the store you are in, ask for a good value wine. Cheap is not always bad and expensive is not always good. I have found some gems from asking for a good value bottle in my price range from knowledgable staff.








Hope this helps!|||Red wine is good for you to fight against cancer and diabetes. It is very delicious. Alcohol free table wine containing only natural spirits is not much strong.