Best red wine on Reddit
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#1
Beaujolais
4.2
(5)
"I’d recommend checking out Beaujolais (made from the Gamay grape in France) and/or Barbera."
"My first pick is a $15-$20 bottle of Beaujolais here"
"Start with Beaujolais."
"Start with Beaujolais, something from Fleurie or Morgon."
"Bojo is a classic Thanksgiving pairing and appeals to most palates."
#2
Pinot Noir
4.0
(5)
"I usually use a pinot noir."
"I use a good pinot noir here."
"Especially if it's aged."
"Some of the lowest tannin red wines."
"I lean towards dry (not sweet) pinot noir."
#3
19 Crimes
4.0
(5)
"19 Crimes or any Malbec are good and won’t break the bank either."
"19 crimes is my go to."
"19 crimes is pretty good it's Australian m9"
"19 crimes is my choice. Either that or a good malbec."
"19 crimes have a few in that range that are pretty tasty."
#4
DADA
4.0
(5)
"You won't go wrong with DADA."
"Am partial to the DADA wines."
"You can't go wrong with any of the DaDa."
"I hear Dada is good!"
"On the more affordable end, I’m always delighted by Dada."
#5
Frappato
5.0
(4)
"You might enjoy an Italian Frappato. They are light bodied and fruity."
"Frappato is a lesser known option that beajolias and pinot."
"Very light, chillable, and tastes like you’re biting into a fresh strawberry!"
"Frappato. Etna Rosso."
#6
Meiomi
4.3
(4)
"Meiomi makes a really good Pinot Noir."
"I really like Meiomi for its smooth taste."
"An affordable yet delightful Pinot Noir option is Meiomi, Pinot Noir."
"Try some of the mass market reds: Meomi, Apothic, 19 crimes, etc."
#7
Apothic
4.0
(4)
"See what you think of Apothic Red or Apothic Crush."
"I go with Apothic Red, because 1) the flavor goes well with the dish and 2) the remainder of the bottle can be served with dinner."
"Apothic .,"
"Apothic is lovely and less then 15"
#8
Ar.Pe.Pe
5.0
(3)
"Ar.Pe.Pe = fire, so is Sylvain Pataille and Frank Cornelissen. Fabulous small list."
"Ar.Pe.Pe. Rosso."
"See Ar.Pe.Pe. drink Ar.Pe.Pe."
#9
Bordeaux
4.3
(3)
"Bordeaux!"
"The 4 bottles of Bordeaux’s that come in a little wood box, for me they were 29.99."
"A robust red for you - Bordeaux or cab or malbec would all work well."
#10
Barbera
4.3
(3)
"I would also suggest Nebbiolo and Sangiovese. All wonderful Italian varietals."
"I think it is overall friendlier and easier drinking than many pinots and gamays."
"Barbera and Dolcetto are full reds also low in tannins."
#11
Malbec
4.3
(3)
"Can't beat a good Malbec."
"I tend to go a malbec."
"I'm partial to a fruity red like a Malbec."
#12
Chianti
4.0
(3)
"I always use Chianti"
"I'd Stick to an Italian Chianti."
"Try a mid-range Chianti."
#13
Cabernet Sauvignon
4.0
(3)
"Cab Sav or Pinot Noir would be my choices."
"I get Cabernet Sauvignon for no other reason but it’s one of those little cartons that’s like 2 cups."
"I always have cab sauv in the house and it’s perfect for me."
#14
Merlot
3.3
(3)
"As I don't drink wine, I use 0,2 liter bottles with a screw top for cooking, usually a Merlot."
"So usually Merlot, Shiraz, or something cheap and Spanish."
"Buy a decent merlot or cabernet."
#15
Bachelder
5.0
(2)
"Bachelder wine is spectacular."
"Bachelder, they're my favorite Niagara winery."
#16
Argentinian
5.0
(2)
"Hard to beat an Argentinian Malbec."
"Love an Argentinian Malbec myself."
#17
Noisy Water
5.0
(2)
"Noisy Water Rojo Caliente"
"Noisy Water, Sheehan and Vara are my go to wines"
#18
Sheehan
4.5
(2)
"Sheehan has some really delicious wines, and you’d be supporting non-trumpers, who are lovely people."
"They have some decent juice."
#19
Kirkland
4.5
(2)
"I really liked the Kirkland Cabernet that came in a box."
"The boxed Kirkland Cabernet."
#20
Italian
4.5
(2)
"Italian reds, Brunello or Barolos."
"I would recommend a basic Italian Valpolicella or a Valpolicella Ripasso."
#21
Robert Mondavi
4.5
(2)
"The Robert MondavI Bourbon Barrel aged Cabernet Sauvignon, if available at your store, is ~$10.50 and is really good IMO."
"I use Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir in my beef bourguignon and it’s great for the price."
#22
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
4.0
(2)
"Was good, I thought."
"Play it safe with a bottle of chateauneuf-du-pape."
#23
Diablo
4.0
(2)
"Love the Diablo wines."
"Diablo can be found in supervalu smooth and fruity always good imo."
#24
Pepperjack
4.0
(2)
"This stuff went down so easy it was just so drinkable."
#25
Argentinian Malbec
4.0
(2)
"I've found plenty of very tasty Argentinian Malbecs in the $20-$30 range!"
"Hard to go wrong with any Argentinian Malbec."
#26
Marques de Riscal
4.0
(2)
"My go tos these days are: Marques de Riscal."
"Often get Marques de Riscal down to €16.99 in SuperValu"
#27
Dark Horse
4.0
(2)
"Dark horse is a really nice wine!"
"Dark horse is quite nice for about 12."
#28
Seghesio
4.0
(2)
"Seghesio Zinfandel"
"For Zinfandel Seghasio I can usually find for sub $20"
#29
Garnacha
4.0
(2)
"You might like a Garnacha or a fruity Spanish red blend"
"Garnacha, Malbec, cab sav. Not necessarily in that order."
#30
Apothic Red
4.0
(2)
"Really nice wine"
"There is one called 'apothic Red' but it's sweet."
#31
Black Box
4.0
(2)
"Black Box makes a decent pinot noir that's sold in a smaller carton for individual use. Perfect for cooking at around $5."
"Black Box Cabernet, 500ml makes an excellent cooking wine and is not expensive."
#32
Lescombes
4.0
(2)
"I still like the St. Clairs (now Lescombes) Mimbres Red, and the Jemez Red from Ponderosa."
"631 Signature Canyon Five From Lescombes Winery"
#33
Branaire Ducru
3.5
(2)
"If it's a regular pan-fried steak or beef dish, the Branaire-Ducru."
"My eyes went to Sociando Mallet or Brainaire Ducru, two usually decently priced Bordeaux."
#34
Dunn Napa Cuvee
5.0
(1)
"A few suggestions for certain things... Dunn Napa Cuvee, Shafer One Point Five, Mt. Brave for something familiar."
#35
Dolcetto
5.0
(1)
"The dolcetto or Nebbiolo would be my picks."
#36
Arran
5.0
(1)
"I really like Arran Amarone Cask."
#37
oddbird
5.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend the oddbird addiction for the dry tannic puckery mouth feel you’re looking for."
#38
Just Enough Wines
5.0
(1)
"Try Just Enough Wines Alcohol Removed Pinot Noir!! I love it so much and definitely think it gives that sensation you're looking for."
#39
Waterbrook
5.0
(1)
"My favorite red is Waterbrook Clean Cabernet-it’s a dealcoholized wine."
#40
Sicilian
5.0
(1)
"Hit ‘em with that Sicilian Frappato."
#41
Estevez
5.0
(1)
"Estevez in Aldi. It's so feckin delicious."
#42
Sovi
5.0
(1)
"Sovi Free Spirit red blend ( both bottled and single serve cans that travel well) is also very good and will give you the dry red wine pucker you seek!"
#43
Opus
5.0
(1)
"Can’t ever go wrong with the Opus."
#44
Spanish Rioja
5.0
(1)
"You can't go wrong with a Spanish Rioja."
#45
Chateau Ste Michelle
5.0
(1)
"The Ch Ste Michelle is probably the best of that lineup."
#46
Wines of the San Juan
5.0
(1)
"Either the girls are meaner or cherry pie one. Both delish."
#47
Cali
5.0
(1)
"Our favourite for the last couple of years has been Cali by Snoop Cali."
#48
Vivac
5.0
(1)
"Vivac and black mesa are very good wineries."
#49
Paul Hobbs
5.0
(1)
"Paul Hobbs."
#50
Riunite
5.0
(1)
"Riunite (lambrusco) is cheap, light, fucking delicious, and available everywhere."
#51
Ponderosa Red
5.0
(1)
"Ponderosa Red. From NM. Sold at Sprouts or Trader Joe’s."
#52
Gruet
5.0
(1)
"Gruet, Pinot and Cabernet. Tasting rooms in Albuquerque and Santa Fe."
#53
O'Briens Wine
5.0
(1)
"Can't go wrong with a Tempranillo."
#54
Transhuman
4.0
(1)
"I’d get the arpepe or transhuman riptide."
#55
Diamond Reserve
4.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend the Diamond Reserve Meritage."
#56
Sequoia Grove
4.0
(1)
"Sequoia Grove"
#57
Belong Wine Co
4.0
(1)
"Belong Wine Co makes great stugg"
#58
Sandhi
4.0
(1)
"I'd probably say entry level Sandhi and Birichino."
#59
Rusden
4.0
(1)
"Rusden for me is a bit fruitier than average - assuming you’re looking at reds. Their School Days is at a decent price point but their Boundaries cab sav is exceptional IMO."
#60
Trader Joe's
4.0
(1)
"I’d get a decent Pinot Noir from a wine outlet or regular grocery store."
#61
Oyster Bay
4.0
(1)
"Oyster Bay Merlot."
#62
Costco
4.0
(1)
"I made Julia Child’s version New Years Eve and used a Costco/Kirkland Burgundy that was quite good and a doubt I spent over $12."
#63
Fado
4.0
(1)
"Fado friendship riserva is really nice."
#64
Cune
4.0
(1)
"I like Cune, I always had it in Spain."
#65
Trader Joe’s
4.0
(1)
"I use Trader Joe’s Charles Shaw (2 buck chuck) or Whole Foods 3 Wishes. They run about $3-4."
#66
Masi
4.0
(1)
"I think a safe bet is Masi CampoFiorin."
#67
Corbett Canyon
4.0
(1)
"House wine is Corbett Canyon box Pinot noir for me."
#68
Bota
4.0
(1)
"I usually just buy those little Bota boxes at the store."
#69
Kroger
4.0
(1)
"I use Kroger Bay Bridge Merlot for my beef bourguignon, $4 a bottle. Comes out great!"
#70
Cotes du Rhone
4.0
(1)
"Hard to go wrong with Cotes du Rhone as well - usually have fairly decent bottles at most price points."
#71
Vielle Ferme
4.0
(1)
"Tesco's 'Vielle Ferme' is made by Famille Perrin who know their stuff."
#72
Primitivo
4.0
(1)
"Primitivo should be your taste."
#73
Lambrusco
4.0
(1)
"Try some semi sweet and dry lambruscos."
#74
Bogle
4.0
(1)
"Bogle is easy to find and would be good. Or if you have a Trader Joe’s there are some <$10 PNs there that would work well."
#75
Passo Grande
4.0
(1)
"PASSO GRANDE PUGLIA VINO ROSSO in Dunnes €9 a bottle."
#76
Cave Spring
4.0
(1)
"Check out bordeaux blends and cab francs, they're underrated."
#77
Yellow Tail
4.0
(1)
"I've been happy with Yellow Tail Shiraz in beef bourguignon. It's like $7 for a 1.5 liter bottle, and the leftover is drinkable."
#78
Trius
4.0
(1)
"Check out bordeaux blends and cab francs, they're underrated."
#79
Creekside
4.0
(1)
"Check out bordeaux blends and cab francs, they're underrated."
#80
Mirrasou
4.0
(1)
"The Mirrasou is actually not bad for the price."
#81
Monte Rio
4.0
(1)
"Monte Rio does some interesting things with Lodi fruit"
#82
Ridge
4.0
(1)
"Ridge Zin is on Last Bottle today."
#83
Bedrock
4.0
(1)
"Bedrock Old Vine."
#84
KS
4.0
(1)
"KS Cotes Du Rhone Villages."
#85
Chavez Brothers Vineyard
4.0
(1)
"I’m personally a fan of the Chavez brothers vineyard."
#86
Pasando Tiempo
4.0
(1)
"Has a good variety of tasty wines."
#87
Bierzo
4.0
(1)
"From Veronica Ortega or Raul Perez might do the trick."
#88
Grenache/Garnacha
4.0
(1)
"The tannins are usually very little to none."
#89
Cakebread
4.0
(1)
"Some easy new world drink is cakebread and caymus."
#90
Lodi Zinfandel
4.0
(1)
"Lodi Zins are uniquely stinky, in a good way."
#91
The Guv'nor
4.0
(1)
"The guv'nor wine. €12 in Tesco"
#92
Morgan David
3.0
(1)
"Morgan David"
#93
Sociando Mallet
3.0
(1)
"My eyes went to Sociando Mallet or Brainaire Ducru, two usually decently priced Bordeaux."
#94
Sutter Home
3.0
(1)
"There are several brands (Sutter Home is an example) of 187 ml bottles of various red and white wines."
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