What's a good red wine with very little bite? I hate

Question

when red wine burns as it goes down...any suggestions? Vinyards are helpful but wine TYPES would rock! Thanks!

Answer 1

yellowtail - merlot

Answer 2

I enjoy Chianti. Ruffino is a very good one.

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Answer 3

Marlot maybe? easy to go down..dry but its really good...try it.. ;-)

Answer 4

You want something light in body and not very dry.  Try a pinot noir.  Also for a good inexpensive blend try Menage a Trois by folie a deux.  

Answer 5

you have gotten a lot of varied responses.  I bartend at a high end restaurant with an extensive wine list.  You want a smooth lighter bodied red.  Merlots and cabs can be very heavy bodied lots if tannins lots of bite. Too much for me.   For someone just trying out reds, i recommend Pinot Noirs like La Crema or Mirassou.  Both are smooth and light with a bit of fruit.  Also argentine malbecs.  A little drier but still smooth.  Try Las Moras if you can find it.  I also agree with the suggestion of Folie a duex Menagie troix.  Its a nice red blend. honestly your best bet is to go to a wine shop and ask lots of questions.

hope this helps

Answer 6

Try a Syrah or Shiraz ... or a pinot noir.

Yellowtail has a very nice Cabernet/Shiraz blend ... cheap, too (about 7 bucks) and it's very, very smooth.

Actually, all the Yellowtail wines are nice (and Aussie wines in general).  Smoother than most.  AVOID the Chilean reds!  Those are nasty!

Answer 7

If you're not used to drinking wine, Pinot Noir will seem very dry. It's something you'll have to work up to.

You would probably benefit from a Merlot blend. Blended with cherries or blackberries, it softens the flavor and makes it less dry. If you want something more on the sweet side, go for a Fredonia, or for even sweeter, Concord.

Often times, people find that red wines are just too much for them, so they opt for the whites. Good white wines would be Chardonnay (a little dry and sometimes smoky in flavor), Chablis, or for something sweeter, Niagara or Catawba.

If there is a specialty wine shop or vineyard near you, you would greatly benefit from visiting them. They will have a variety of wines to choose from, and will be able to tell you more about them. As you drink wine, you'll eventually be able to pick up on some subtle differences and other flavors blended in with the grapes.

Wines really only have one purpose. They are to be shared and enjoyed.

Answer 8

I'm going to break with Merlot/Pinot Noir crowd.  I think all those suggestions are very good.  That said, you want wine types that rock, go with Beaujolais Villages from France.  its refreshing, fruity, and its acidity gives it a nice, crisp feel. Plus, you can have chilled, perfect for a warm, summer night.  Some of the bigger names are Jadot, Dubeouf, and Mommessin.  Or try a Dolcetto d' Alba from Italy.  Same style, fruity and crisp with good acidity.  That acidity makes it a great complement to any number of Italian dishes that has tomatos in it.  You should be able to get both wine types for around 10 bucks, so give them a shot.  Great alternative to the Merlot/Pinot Noir choices.  Nothing burning going down here.  Have fun

Answer 9

A soft red wine would fill your bill.  Those include but are not limited to the following.

Pinot Noir

Tempranillo

Sangiovese

Beaujolais

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