Rookie dry wine question.

[Soccermom]

Hello. I'm new here.
Several months ago I bought a wine that made my lips pucker. I really enjoyed it but I don't remember what type it was. Not for sure but I beleive it was a red wine. I have been trying many type wines and can't find the nice feeling and taste I once had. Any suggestions for that very dry lip feeling?
Also is 'bitter' described as 'dry'?
I'm not much on the bitter taste.
Thanks and I'm happy to find this group!

Here are the latest that I have tried:
Chardonnay, PinotGrigio, Shiraz, Merlot, Zinfindel