Some of the smoothest red wine brands for beginners.

What are the best red wines for beginners?This is an odd title for a post, but this is one of the most common questions I get asked by friends who are looking to expand their wine knowledge.

Our tastebuds give rise to a spectrum of tolerances for sweetness, acidity, and bitterness.I think there is a good red wine for beginners.It is one that complies with the following specifications.

Smooth is the opposite of Tannic.While many experienced winos can appreciate the robust lick of tannin in, say, a young Bordeaux or a Tuscan Sangiovese, excessive bitterness can be off-putting to less experienced tasters.I remember seeing strong flavours in a bad red wine.If you like strong black coffee or sucking wet teabags, then you might be an exception to this rule.I will ignore you and choose softer, smoother wines for this list.

Everyone likes fruit, not everybody likes oaky wine.The beginner can determine how to describe what they are drinking with bold fruit flavours.A wine with subtle hints of violet and cardamom is going to be harder to get your nose around than a wine that has obvious aromas of cherry and tobacco.The latter is better suited to beginners.

This brings me to the next category.A beginner is less likely to get the full benefit from complex wines because they tend to cost more.$10 in a supermarket should be enough to get you some of the best red wines for beginners.Some grapes, like Pinot Noir, don't work well in inexpensive wines.I left them off the list.

It is easy to find grape varieties that are available at most people's local supermarket or wine shop.If you are a beginner, you won't bother looking for obscure blends online.The most famous, big-name brands tend to be gross.

Enough waffles for now.The top five smoothest red wines for beginners are listed in reverse order.

5.Although it is hugely popular, I am not a huge fan of Malbec.After the film Sideways came out, Merlot's reputation took a bit of a bashing.The lead character in the movie hated Merlot and only drank Pinot Noir.I think we need a Merlot renaissance.

When young, Bordeaux wines can be quite tannic because they contain both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.The Pays d'Oc and California are both excellent value single varietal Merlots, and you can find them all over the world.The more complexity you spend, the more you discover good Merlots with smooth, ripe cherry and plum flavours.

The Pays d'Oc's Virgile Joly Merlot is available online at Naked Wines.It has cherry and berry flavours and is very smooth on the tongue.The regular price is 15% more than the members price.

4.Carménre wines from Chile can be very good value and are popular in Italy.I like the combination of quality and value that Chilean wines provide, and their Carménre tends to be smooth, warm and rich, with sweet, dark fruit and chocolate flavours.

The Montes Alpha Carménre is one of the wines I always enjoy.If you want to spend less, you should check out the Taste the Difference Chilean Carménre.

3.If you are a beginner, you might be asking yourself, what the hell is a GSM blend?I wouldn't blame you.It is obvious that it is an acronym.What is it that it stands for?Is Grammes per square metres?That is a weight of paper.Is it guaranteed that it will be severe?It's possible, if you over do it.

The Ctes du Rhne region of France has a trio of grape varieties that are often blended together.The most famous blend to be based around the red variety is called chteauneuf-du-Pape.

The blend is beautifully balanced and has been mimicked around the world.The Mourvdre gives structure and finish, while the Syrah adds depth of colour, spice, dark fruits and body.

Why not try the Zalze blend?It is available in Co-op and other places for less than eight quid.

2.Californian zinfandel is for those who like strong alcoholic beverages.I count myself in that set.There are a lot of aromas that you might find here.

It's good for beginners because none of the flavours are subtle.They are all trying to get your attention.You can explore and experience what you can.

I gave a five-star review of this Paso Robles zinfandel from Sainsbury's, which is currently £9.50).For a few quid less, you can sometimes get a pretty decent Zinfandel from Aldi.

1.Australian Shiraz is the most popular red wine in the world right now.Australian Shiraz has mouth-watering, rich, dark fruits.It is smooth on the palate and gives modern wine-drinkers what they have been asking for.

The main reason Aussie Shiraz is the number one in my Smoothest Red Wines For Beginners list is that it is perfect for beginners.Check the value.Check availability.Smoothness: double check.The fruitiness was triple check.You can get Aussie Shiraz at any of the pubs around the country.Even a cheaper brand won't be stripping a layer of your tongue off while you drink it because it's so smooth.Praise is high indeed.There is no hope for you in the wine game if you can't smell Shiraz's rich, dark, juicy berries.

It is not the cheapest or easiest to find, but I love the Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart.It is smooth and juicy.The cheaper Barossa Valley Shiraz is worth a try.If you're asking for a headaches, don't go any cheaper.

These are good suggestions for beginners.I am not sure if they are readily available in your market, but I think you can get a good one from the US.

Is it 12 likes?Are you serious?This article deserves 1200 likes because it is helpful and thought-out.I consider myself to be a beginner in the wine game, and this is helping me to get to where I want to go.I searched for "wine for beginners" in the search engine.I bought my first bottle of wine at Kroger last night and it was called Sonoma Ranches Pinot Noir.I will give your suggestions a try.Thanks so much!

It was great to know that you enjoyed it.I hope you enjoy it.They are lighter in body than most reds, and can be expensive because they are difficult to get right.Burgundy red wines are some of the most prestigious in the world.Cheers!

The smoothest red wine on the market at the moment is Yellowtail Jammy Red Roo, not to everyones taste, but it is a smooth red, ideal for a beginner.

I don't like very dry wines so I'm asking if you can give me a guide on how to find a red wine that's smooth and not acidic.