Pleasing the crowd

[GeorgiaLee]

Hello, I'm having a dinner party with some basic Italian dishes (lasagna, etc.). Some of my guests are "afraid" of reds, thus I want to be sure that what I serve does not turn them off to reds forever. Any suggestions for a "softer" red that will go well with spicy Italian?
Thanks ever so much!

[Bucko]

Pick an easy going Zinfandel such as:

1998 Cline, Zinfandel, California, $10. This is another wine that year in and year out can be counted on to provide good bang for the buck. Average vine age in this wine is more than 50 years old. Black cherry and raspberry fruit is supported by spicy vanilla nuances and moderate but supple tannins. Very good value.

Bucko

[Wallace]

Great advice Bucko. Good wine.