what wines are dry/sweet/fruity?

[leslie423]

I am certainly not a learned or experienced as most of the folks here, but I just recently finished a bottle of the 2000 Santa Cristina Toscana Sangiovese and thought I'd offer my 2 cents. While I enjoyed it, my partner's reaction might be of more interest to you since he is not terribly fond of "heavier" reds and really liked this wine. He also likes Beaujolais (both Nouveau and Villages) so your guests may very well enjoy the Sangiovese you picked up as well. (On the other hand, I have had no luck in converting my mother from her card-carrying white zinfandel membership status even with a Nouveau...) Good luck!