your favorite wines?

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I would like to know (from the experts) what your favorite kinds of wine are. In these categories only please, as I don't want to try others (read: YET) thanks (yes I'm new to the board)

voigner

sauvignon blanc

merlot

shiraz

syrah

saki

pinot grigio

pinot noir

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as you can tell, I don't like sweet wines yet. I love how dry wines (white OR red) compliment even the modest of meals (spaghettios as someone stated, hamburger helper, as well as the best alfredo dish from Olive Garden) and I would love to hear your comments on what YOU like from these kinds I stated. I just need somewhere to start. People keep asking what is best what is best, and you keep saying 'try them, try them' well I will, with your list, that I will promptly read every time I get more wine.

now, what I bought tonight (PLEASE comment on it) that I have yet to try:

kendall-jackson (fav so far): sauvignon blanc 2001

sho-chiku bai: saki ($4)

Campanile Pinot Grigio 2001 'friuli' and it says 'grave' on it too

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I've loved wine since I was in france, august 1999, at the age of 18. I've come back, and fell into the 'beer, liqueor' that is prevelant among people my age. Now that I've settled down and those friends have gone by the wayside, wine appreciation is full steam. Please comment as much as you can on this post, as this is the only information I'm allowing myself for the time being (wine is more complicated than any subject I've ever encountered)

thanks