Total Newbie...need help

[emkb2271]

Ok, thought I would add yet another update. Recently picked up two new wines: a syraz and a merlot.

To me, the syraz tastes like an intermediary between the pinot noir and the red zin, although it doesn't have quite the same lightness in going down as the pinot noir.

I quite looked forward to the merlot as I had heard both encouraging and disparaging comments before trying. Personally, it is not to my liking (at least, not as much as the pinot noir, red zin, or syraz - in that order) - I suppose that the best way that I could describe my reacion is that it seemed a little too bold and not fruity enough, with the boldness lasting a little too long on the aftertaste. However, I've only had the opportunity to taste it by itself so far, and my perception could change if I found a good complementary food or such.

As always, will continue updating this thread as I try new things...recommendations and suggestions are always welcome [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]