can't find the taste i'm looking for

[Jerry D Mead]

All wine is good for you (in moderation of course)...red appears to be better because it is fermented with the skins and has more nutrient components as a result.

A couple of goodies I tasted recently (both new releases...so may not be in your market yet) are:

Geyser Peak 1997 "Sonoma" Cabernet Sauvignon (about $15)

Sterling 1997 "Napa" Merlot (about $20)

The Merlot is pretty vintage specific...Geyser Peak has had a run of successes, so other vintages will be nearly as good.