Principato Rosso

[wineguruchgo]

Innkeeper - that wasn't very nice.

JP the "earthy & Mineral" quality that you are describing are generally associated with "Old World" wines (France, Italy, Spain, etc...)

I would try wines from Australia or California because they concentrate on the fruit components rather than the earthyness.

People are raving about Yellow Tail and it's pretty inexpensive. I would try the Shiraz if I were you. Might be to your liking.

If there are wine tastings in your area I would start going to them. It's the easiest way to try wines without spending the money up front.

Hope that helps.