Charles Krug addict

[dthorp]

I absolutely love Charles Krug cabernet, with Foppiano running a close second. I tend to like full bodied wines, very fruity and smooth, but no tobacco. I haven't ventured far from the Napa Valley cabernets, but would like to know of any other red wines that I might like from Napa Valley or anywhere. Not fond of Merlot but willing to try others.

[winoweenie]

Hi dt and a belated welcome to the board. You mite enjoy the Markham Napa, B.V. Rutherford, or the Mondavi Napa. All are in approx the same price range. WW

[wondersofwine]

You might try Syrah from Washington State or Northern Rhone or in a blend such as Cotes du Rhone or Gigondas.
Have you given Pinot Noir/red Burgundies much of a try? These are often quite fruity and we could steer you towards some of the more full-bodied ones (some are light to medium body but not all).

[This message has been edited by wondersofwine (edited 02-07-2006).]

[dthorp]

Thanks for all the ideas. I'll give them a try.

Wondersofwine, I haven't tried Burgundy and Pinot Noir always seems too light bodied. I would welcome your full bodied suggestions in those areas.

[Kcwhippet]

You want full bodied Pinot Noirs try some from California's Central Valley. Lots of producers, but many only sell through mailing lists.

[Drew]

Here's a link to a Pinot that I found to be over the top and full bodied.

http://www.wines.com/ubb2/Forum12/HTML/000443.html

Drew