I need suggestions...

[cpurvis]

psych, you won't always get an answer here that leaves ya' feelin' like a wine distributor just backed his truck up & said "figure out which one you'll like." Bucko apparently jus' had an urge to post a list [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img]

Merlot may or may not be the best place for you to start. It tends to be a full-bodied wine. However, those produced in the US are typically made for mass marketing & easy consumption.

My suggestion: go to a local wine store & ask the proprietor for suggestions. There are plenty of "tasty" reds under $10 (unless you just want to spend more).

After you've tried a couple, come back, tell us what you liked/disliked, & we can make further suggestions.

Cheers, cp