Total Newbie...need help

[emkb2271]

Ok, I figured since I started this posting I should probably weigh in now that I've had a chance to try some of these out.

A couple of weeks ago I went and got an Amantillado. I found the initial taste a bit strong, and the hickory aftertaste didn't bid very well for drinking it by itself. However, it went very nicely with some things (pizza, for instance), and was especially good when chilled.

As for the red zin, I have to admit I was disappointed when I first got it. The flavor wasn't as strong as I was hoping, so I shelved it for a little while and moved on the pinot noir.

As was commented, the noir was a little sprig, but the flavor was very nice once I learned to properly taste it. After trying the pinot a couple of times I went back to the red zin, and I found that I enjoyed it a tremendous amount more after finding some technique with which to properly drink it (I should probably mention that I drink most of these "solo"). However, I found that both the red zin and the pinot noir go especially well with chicken sandwiches (college-student budgets and all...).

Thanks again for all your advice. I'll check in when I've tried some more things.