Reds and whites

[Innkeeper]

Hi Savage and welcome to the Wine Board. You are fortunate to be in Hawaii. When we were there; circa '72-'77, we found that the selection of California Wine was sensational. We found that this was because when Hawaii "accepted" statehood, one provision was that trade with California would not be "deemed" interstate trade!

The Zinfandel you have been drinking must have been White Zinfandel (made from the red grape Zinfandel with minimum contact with skins from which red wines get their color). Muscadet is a white wine.

An easy red to get into is Beaujolais. This comes from France and not California, but I know you can get it there. Look for plain ole Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages, and the "Cru" Beaujolias that have village names such as Fleurie, and Morgon. This does not include Beaujolais Nouveau. This come out in November (with much fanfare) of the year in which it was harvested. It is made fast, and it fades fast.

Once you find lighter reds to enjoy you can try others. Some Pinot Noirs are lighter than others. Usually the less expensive ones are lighter than those that cost more. Look for those in the $10-$12 range.