Don't be afraid to jump into the world of red wines.
Most red wines are known for their harshness in flavor. This is caused by tannins in the wine. Tannins are from the grape peels that are in the wine while it is aging. The longer the peels are left in, the higher the amount of tannins the wine will have. For beginning red wine drinkers it is best to start with a wine that is low in tannins.
Merlot
Merlot has a gentle flavor. Typically it is plum flavored, but another popular flavor is cherry. It can be paired well with almost any dish. Merlot is grown in vineyards all over the world.
Shiraz
Shiraz is an Australian red wine. It has a spicy flavor and goes well with other spicy dishes. It also comes in many fruity varieties which are appealing to newer wine drinkers.
Chianti
Chianti wine hails from Italy and is made with different types of grapes. This wine comes in a variety of fruity flavors and goes well with Italian dishes.
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