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Jimbeam3678 · 3 Jul 2011 at 21:37

Red or White ?

Jimbeam3678 · 3 Jul 2011 at 21:39

If it's red I'd suggest a merlot maybe yellowtail or mcguigiun black label blend

shifty_uk · 3 Jul 2011 at 21:56

If you're after something easy going and not bitter try anything labelled Grenache or Zinfandel.

K.C. Leblanc · 4 Jul 2011 at 13:55

If you want an easy going red Italian Chianti is good.

cm1179 · 4 Jul 2011 at 13:59

are you looking to have this with a meal or to take the edge off a hard day, relax in the garden etc?

ferret face · 4 Jul 2011 at 18:28

Pinot Noir is a nice light red that is ideal for sipping in the garden

Ahleckz · 4 Jul 2011 at 19:23

Budget?

Jimbeam3678 · 4 Jul 2011 at 23:25

OP not giving us much to go on is he?

shifty_uk · 5 Jul 2011 at 13:36

I wish I could wow people with my wine knowledge but truth is, I wander into Sainsburys(I find they usually have a better selection) and buy whatever is in budget(generally under £10-£20). Just a case of trying different brands and finding what you like.

Gilly · 5 Jul 2011 at 13:48

I like Valpolicella and Chateauneuf-du-pape. You might not though, you're not giving us much.

Go get some taster bottles (make sure you cleanse your pallet in between wines) or just buy a few and try them over a few nights.

shifty_uk said:
I wish I could wow people with my wine knowledge but truth is, I wander into Sainsburys(I find they usually have a better selection) and buy whatever is in budget(generally under £10-£20). Just a case of trying different brands and finding what you like.

You'll struggle to find a red outside that budget!

TheDean · 5 Jul 2011 at 15:32

K.C. Leblanc said:
If you want an easy going red Italian Chianti is good.

That's quite a big, powerful red which really needs to be paired with food

If you have a Majestic near you ring up and arrange a tasting. They often have tasting events which would allow you to taste a lot for £0.

molinari · 6 Jul 2011 at 08:06

ferret face said:
Pinot Noir is a nice light red that is ideal for sipping in the garden

Absolutely. Pinot Noir is light and refreshing, and perfect to drink with or without food. 2005 was the last great year for Pinot Noir (French) but New Zealand and the US (California and Oregon) also produce some nice ones for not a lot of money.