New to wine

[stevebody]

As a transplanted Southerner living here in Seattle, I remember clearly what a chore it was to find a good selection of wines to try when I was in TN and NC, so I sympathise, Bro. As IK says, there are bigger and "hotter" Lambruscos but it sounds as if you and your wife like sweet reds and that's liable to limit your choices somewhat. There are a fair number of European reds with some sugar content but they tend to involve some $$$, like the Italian Recioto di Valpolicellas, which are really great but pricey. Late Harvest stuff like Zin and Aussie Shiraz may give you more choices but WILL be hard to find. (I work in the largest wine shop in WA and we only carry a couple) Try looking around online at some of the really great wine shops with good websites. Our own store is at Esquin.com and we special order stuff every day. You'll be able to ask questions that way, too, whichever shops you try. Definitely work on a relationship with someone in a local wine shop, too. They can special order for you and there is just no substitute for face-to-face discussion as a learning tool. Good Luck!