Red Red Wine...

lizziebeth1028
lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
edited September 29 in Introduce Yourself
I'm looking for some tasty Red Wine suggestions. I tend to stick more to whites and blushes but I'm looking to cash in on the benefits of Red Wine:)
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  • laurad1406
    laurad1406 Posts: 341
    I LOVE malbec! It's my favorite red. My favorite I've had is an $11 bottle by Tamari.
  • daniface
    daniface Posts: 338 Member
    tastes like froot
  • alynnbennett
    alynnbennett Posts: 182
    I buy a cabernet and add ice, seltzer and frozen raspberries for a nice sangria and its DELICIOUS!!!!!
  • kylies1219
    kylies1219 Posts: 80 Member
    I LOVE Jam Jar. It's only $15 a bottle and it's great especially if you like fruity wines (which I'm assuming you do if you usually stick to whites and blushes). The only problem is I've only found 1 package store around me that sells it any other one I go to never has any idea what I'm talking about but it's called Jam Jar. The label is white and the top has red and white checkers on it (just so you know bc I usually get pointed to some other wine that has "jam" in the name)
  • cjjones007
    cjjones007 Posts: 602
    BV Vinyards makes a Coastal series of wines - the Coastal Merlot is excellent, and one I often suggest to people who aren't sure if they like "Red Wines" or not - I'm a Merlot, Syrah, and Sangiovese lover - and the blends that are made out of them... but for most they can be a little "bitter" in the beginning....

    I really like BV Vinyards, however; so try out the Coastal and let me know what you think :)
  • laurad1406
    laurad1406 Posts: 341
    I buy a cabernet and add ice, seltzer and frozen raspberries for a nice sangria and its DELICIOUS!!!!!

    This sounds so good!! I'll definitely be picking up some raspberries!!
  • RoseCoreling
    RoseCoreling Posts: 55 Member
    Rodney Strong is a good brand of red wines, I like Mondavi reds as well! For some cheaper reds, I like Clos Du Bois and Yellow Tail reds are half decent!
    Hope that helps!
  • DKev
    DKev Posts: 266 Member
    I LOVE Oliver Winery's Soft Red wine. And if you're looking to lessen the calories mix half wine with half club soda for a red wine spritzer :)
  • pjrisher
    pjrisher Posts: 152
    Salmon Creek Pinot Noir is one of my faves.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    Wow, thanks for all the suggestions! These spritzers and sangria's sound delish and fun!
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    I've never had a bad Australian wine - I'm a particular fan of Shiraz. Penfold's and Jacob's Creek are two of my family's favorites.
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    Cheap (you can find it on sale for $4/bottle) but really yummy (my favorite outside of one expensive Romanian vintage)... Barefoot Merlot. The cabernet is okay, but I like merlots much better.

    edit to correct incorrect apostrophe usage.
  • MartiJJohnston
    MartiJJohnston Posts: 517
    Cheap (you can find it on sale for $4/bottle) but really yummy (my favorite outside of one expensive Romanian vintage)... Barefoot Merlot. The cabernet is okay, but I like merlots much better.

    edit to correct incorrect apostrophe usage.

    I love that Merlot, too!! But I think I usually pay more... :noway:
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    Cheap (you can find it on sale for $4/bottle) but really yummy (my favorite outside of one expensive Romanian vintage)... Barefoot Merlot. The cabernet is okay, but I like merlots much better.

    edit to correct incorrect apostrophe usage.

    I love that Merlot, too!! But I think I usually pay more... :noway:

    When not on sale it's usually in the $6-$10 range depending on the store. I just stock up during sales.
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    The Chocolate Block, Stump Jump, Faithful Hound, Stags Leap: all yummy suggestions that I picked up when I was down south.
  • Iceskatefanrn
    Iceskatefanrn Posts: 489 Member
    Thanx to the OP, what a great topic!

    I'm "bookmarking" this for later reading - loving the Sangria ideas! I'm doing the 17 Day Diet so it'll be a couple more weeks before I can have wine again, but I want to make it special so these ideas are fabulous!

    :drinker:

    Ice
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,024 Member
    Trader Joes carries La Granja 360 it is a Tempranillo.. Spanish red, that is excellent for less then $5 a bottle. It goes great with grilled meats.
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    For everyday drinking I like these Merlots:

    Redrock
    Boggle
    Cupcake
    HobNob

    Just so-so:
    Red Diamond
    BlackStone

    And some nice Chiantis:

    Ruffino (serveral different ones to choose)
    Ruffino Ducale (reserve)
    Querceto (and the classico)
    Castello della Panere
    Santa Cristina

    Just so-so:
    DaVinci


    Also look for some Tuscanos(Modus(from Ruffino) for one), Barolos(ALBE for one) , Nebbiolo(Damilano for one).


    I don' know anything but I know what I like and these are some low cost wines that I can enjoy with out breaking the bank.

    NOTE: These are not $4 a bottle! Some can be had for under $10 but some are $18 to $40 a bottle.
  • Hedone
    Hedone Posts: 92
    Stump Jump

    that is one of my favourite wines
  • Laceylala
    Laceylala Posts: 3,094 Member
    Riojas and Malbecs are my favorites. If you haven't tried many reds you might want to ease into Pinot Noirs. They are pretty earthy..but thats just my opinion.
  • DECAFLiving
    DECAFLiving Posts: 31 Member
    Definately malbec!

    Also try adding diet coke to red wine (not a good one though - that would be a complete waste!!!). Very popular in South Africa it's called a Katemba.
  • Momma24
    Momma24 Posts: 589 Member
    I do not have a wine suggestion. I just wanted to say now I have that song from the 80's stuck in my head:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    Red Red Wine - Bob Marley

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3OquI-nzrs&feature=related


    Love it!
  • travelgirl09
    travelgirl09 Posts: 151 Member
    I LOVE malbec! It's my favorite red. My favorite I've had is an $11 bottle by Tamari.

    Malbec is my fav too! If you have a Trader Joe's near you, you can get a very good one for $3.99 a bottle! They also have a $10.99 one, Garcon, I think it is that is wonderful! :)
  • travelgirl09
    travelgirl09 Posts: 151 Member
    I love Malbec. I've tried many Reds, but I have not had a bad Malbec yet! I just made a pitcher of Sangria with it this morning and can't wait to have it tonight! :)
  • wriglucy
    wriglucy Posts: 1,064 Member
    I'm not the biggest fan of red wine, but I switched over too for some of the benefits. I always have to add some diet sprite or diet 7-up in it so it's not so bitter to me. yum yum!
  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    Chianti, especially gabbiano. I'm also a fan of everything by rex goliath (its really cheap!!!). We call it big chicken wine because it has a big chicken on the front :laugh:
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    lol love it! thanks!
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    The Chocolate Block, Stump Jump, Faithful Hound, Stags Leap: all yummy suggestions that I picked up when I was down south.

    Glad to see Stump Jump getting a shout out! It's long been one of my favorite reds. I even served it at my wedding. :-)
  • Momma24
    Momma24 Posts: 589 Member
    Red Red Wine - Bob Marley

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3OquI-nzrs&feature=related


    Love it!


    :laugh: Okay I am listening to it now:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Thanks for the link...by the way it is UB40 not bob Marley
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