Red wine suggestions

[FutureWineSnob]

My husband and I are thinking about getting into red wines. As far as whites go, I love (love, love, LOVE) chardonnays and pinot grigios - he leans more towards pinots and rieslings. I haven't enjoyed any sweet whites (hate moscato). I remember drinking a merlot many years ago and not liking it too much (but that was before I had acquired any taste for wine at all). Anybody have any suggestions for a beginner's red? Thanks!!