What is the best red wine?

When I still imbibed in that area, my selections were simple. What could be found in the discount barrel, what was given to me and what was a low price (though not too low if planning to entertain, as I didn't want to seem excessively cheap). Essentially any red would do and was preferable to white (although white was fine if that's all I could find).

In my younger days while on vacation, I would drink vodka martinis, and three was my limit. Now, I only drink red wine. It seems restaurants are pretty good at picking red wines for around $9 - $15/glass.

I rarely drink alcohol these days. Sweet red wine is one of my favorites. I never bought the good stuff.

I like my wine with a slight taste of tanin.

Bollo Amarone.

I personally like a white zinfandel.

But I’m not a wine drinker. Prefer Tito’s with cranberry and soda, with lime. .

Here's a high rated zin for $24.
Bear Flag Zinfandel 2015
Zinfandel from Sonoma County, California
TP93WS92WW92WE91
3.9 19 Ratings

After some experimentation I've discovered that I like the peppery taste of some good Baco Noir. If it's my choice I'll always ask for a Henry of Pelham Baco Noir.

I don't like wines that are too sweet or fruity. Dry and peppery is the thing for me. Baco Noir holds up well to beef and is great with cheese plates as well as charcuterie.

Here's an interesting article on BAco Noir. I had to look it up, because I've not heard of it before. https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2013/07/01/baco-noir-might-be-americas-most-patriotic-wine/#207a2bd369bb
BTW, we have great wine producers in Napa-Sonoma and Lodi in California. When we were kids, we used to harvest grapes in the Lodi area.

I used to live down the street from the Roma Winery. Their sign advertised The World's Largest Winery.

I don't think you find much Baco Noir made in California as California focuses on a different kind of grape. There are some Oregon ones you can try but I think the best American ones are from New York State. I prefer the ones from Ontario's Niagara region, but the county also produces a couple of good ones.

Ask for a Baco Noir when you're having a meal that will stand up to a wine that is solid. I liked the description that article offered of one with sour cherry notes. I might like that, though I really love the peppery Baco Noirs a lot. Not that I drink a lot, or a lot of red wine - but when the meal is right, a good Baco Noir is a really great addition to it.

I'll try to remember, and order Baco Noir on our next meal out. I'll try to report back with my amatuer analysis. Here's a good article on phenolics of wine. https://www.quora.com/Why-do-some-wines-have-notes-of-vanilla-peach-licorice-spice-flowers-etc-when-there-have-not-been-any-of-those-elements-used-in-its-production

I can't drink red wine any more, not for a long time just one glass gives me a banging headache. When I could drink it I used to like a nice claret or burgundy. Always liked French reds.

My personal favorite red wine is Syrah or Shiraz.

Cant drink wine anymore. Before i break up with my ex, we drink only wine... Now i cant smell or taste it)

Have you considered the effects of alcohol on your 'body'? You look overweight - So I guess Not?

Please think before you troll Mark (which we all know you will not). I've met CI in real life. He's far from overweight. Very healthy considering his age.

And 'Your' opinion supercedes all others?

But, I agree - I needn't have infered my observation.
Thanks for revealing my detriment.
namaste.

It's a little like asking which size hammer you smash your own face in with - Is your favourite, though?

Healthy?
I think Not.

Do encourage alcohol use, at your pleasure. I will Not.

It's great being a killjoy going on threads just to rubbish them.

Why not do what most people do and only go on the threads with topics that interest you. That way you might not come across as such a monumental pain in the arse.