Red wine suggestions

[Drew]

Fruit forward I agree with, overall Oz reds might be way to big to start with and Pinot Noir usually has some earthy, funky kind of complexity that might not be good to start with either. Try to find some wine shops that offer tastings, usually on weekends, that are free and usually highlight some wines that are easy drinking, smooth, fruit forward wines. Merlot, light red Zins, some of the Spanish crowd might fit the bill to start. Tell the pourer that you're new to the RED scene and ask for suggestions.

Drew