Red wine for beginners?

[Shanti]

Ok, so I am wanting to know what red wine should I buy to help wean myself into drinking red wine?

I have always been a spirits (rum or vodka), beer (lights) & white wine (sweet not dry) type of girl!

Hearing that red wine is better for you than any other types of alcohol I want to give it a go!!

So what red do I buy first? What's something sweet but not too "tart"??

Thanks guys. Be gentle on me oh and this is for me, not cooking lol

[Ginger]

Merlot and Shiraz are quite fruity. Might be a good place to start?

[Shanti]

Oh, and does it really make your teeth stained??? is that if you drink too much or don't brush your teeth?? lol

[Amy_jellybean]

My parents are wine makers :-) they do a cab sav mixed with a Shiraz grape. I'm not a big red fan either but I don't mind a glass every now and then in winter I'd start with a Shiraz.

[Shanti]

Thanks girls!! And any brands you recommend too

[lady_neon]

I started on Cab Sav. Have to disagree with you Amy_jellybean, I still haven't graduated to Shiraz, its too spicy and strong for me I hate it lol. Where are you Shanti? I recommend going to some wineries for tastings - fun day out too

[bellany]

Brown brothers have a couple of light reds I love. Will find the names....

[lady_neon]

My fav is Howard Park cab sav. Smooth *drool* oh what I'd do for a wine right now. Can't think of any more sorry..

[Shanti]

I started on Cab Sav. Have to disagree with you Amy_jellybean, I still haven't graduated to Shiraz, its too spicy and strong for me I hate it lol. Where are you Shanti? I recommend going to some wineries for tastings - fun day out too

Yes great idea ~ will need to be a weekend so dh can drive me lol!! :P

Thanks girls for your suggestions

[Sunny Love]

I like a good bourbon, and loove a sweet white wine moiself
When I decided to pop my red wine cherry I was advised to try Houghtons Dolcetto & Syrah (sp?). They were right, it is delish, and perfect for a beginner or sweet tooth, I know that because i've never pulled that 'i've just bitten into a sour lemon' face, ever.
Try it, and get back to me
x

[Rouge]

Browns Brothers Dolcetto and Syrah is a good one.

[onthefly]

oh yeah, do some tastings.

love a good shiraz, I do, but that probably wouldn't be your cup of tea if you're into sweet whites!

Amy! Winemakers...? Do tell

[Sunny Love]

Personal Jinx Rouge

[Netix]

The Man is definitely not what I'd call a red wine fan, but recently when he was out he discovered Brown Brothers "Dolcetto". He described it as a "red moscato". So, sweet, not tart! I'd try that! I'm hanging out to try it when we stop bf.

[*LittleMissSummer*]

^ What Rouge said. Try a sweet red first until you build up your taste.

[Shanti]

Browns Brothers Dolcetto and Syrah is a good one.

Ohh! Thanks sunny & Rouge! I looked it up and it looks like something I would be willing to try. I like brown brothers whites so the red should be nice!

[Taurean]

Ooh, Taylors reds (from the Barossa) are divine. The merlot is extremely smooth. We are big red drinkers and only recently discovered these and can't stop buying them!

[Amy_jellybean]

Yeah I drink dry whites so I think that's why I like Shiraz. If you like sweet whites I won't bore you with my fav's in red because we have different tastes I think

Mad B - yeah they don't do a bad drop have a pink/ white cab about to be bottled in 2 weeks, can't wait to taste it but will only be a sip until bubba is here. Wine is the thing I miss the most while preggie! Alco much Hahahaha!!!!