Basic, general question about reds

[Tastevin]

Well Winenovice25, except for Wineguruchgo and yours truly, members seem more interested in showing how knowledgeable they are, or rather, think they are, than help you with your problem. What with Drew wittering on about sulfite being produced during fermentation, Kcwhippet thinking that because he has done a 'fair amount of research into the subject' he is an expert on how allergies to sulfite manifest themselves. As for Foodie what can one say, except that his rant reminds me of those people who some years ago shouted that there was NO EVIDENCE --REPEAT, NO EVIDENCE that supports the ridiculous notion that smoking can damage health. So Winenovice25, if I may I suggest you go to a reputable wine store and ask them to suggest a good red wine that is sulfite free. If you are unlucky and get an assistant who wants to show off saying there is no such thing because sulfur dioxide is produced during fermentation, stick to your guns, say you are aware of his piece of (unhelpful) information (because sulfite produced during fermentation is at only trace levels the amount remaining in finished wine is miniscule and is termed ‘sulfite free’). So, get him/her to look out wine that has had no sulfite added, and says that on the bottle. If that store can't help, go elsewhere. You know what? I can't help feeling it may be best to buy him something else instead. Again, happy hunting. T.