Simply...The Wine Thread

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Originally Posted by SenseiSeagalMMA

My girlfriend and I would really love to enjoy wine but have not had luck so far. We typically eat a lot of red meat in and out of the house but have yet to find a wine that we can take more than a sip of along with it. We've been offered Merlot at a few steakhouses here in the Tampa area but always feel like it is too bitter.

Would anyone be kind enough to make a recommendation for a first time wine drinker?

There are very few absolutes in wine, but I absolutely refuse to drink Merlot, it's a varietal meant for blending IMHO.

Seriously though I prefer Cab or Syrah with red meat. Any sommelier should be able to suggest a good domestic cab, or Syrah from down under.