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You don't mention experience with Pinot Noirs (the grape used for red Burgundies.) It is usually lighter in body and less tannic that Cabernet Sauvignon. You might try Argyle Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon or Villa Mt. Eden Pinot Noir from California if you see it at the grocery store or on a wine list. You might also try a Beaujolais Villages or a Cru Beaujolais from one of the special designations such as Fleurie, Brouilly or Moulin a Vent. Beajolais reds are from the Gamay grape and produce a light to medium bodied fruity red wine.