What's a nice, smooth red wine to drink?

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I tried an Australian merlot last week that I bought from Tesco but it was fairly sharp on the tongue and I couldn't finish the bottler.

I am currently drinking a french cabernet sauvignon and it's better than the wine I had last week but it's still a little bit sharp on the tongue.

I am looking for a smooth red wine to drink. Something that would be easy to drink.

Any recommendations for me and thanks.

19 Crimes
Barefoot Merlot or Malbec

I found this quite sickly, like boozy ribena 🤣

Jamshed Shiraz

I like sainsburys primativo

Jam Shed Shiraz. Just delicious.

I love Faustino Rioja.

Definitely a Malbec or a reserva Rioja 👌🏽

Most Malbecs

I❤️merlot

Jam!!! I get it in a box from tesco. Its absolutely gorgeous, non of the red wine after taste

Agree withsoupfiend re NW wines, so not get on with them at all and they give me a crappy headache. I like Rioja, pinot noir or something big like a Barolo or Amarone.

I'm probably a heathen as it's a blend but I always grab this from the Co-op as an easy drinking red

I love the 19 crimes that has been aged in rum barrels.
I also love chateau neuf du pape.

Barefoot Jammy Red 😋

Another vote for Jamshed Shiraz.

As well as a bit " sharp" think about whether you like the big reds or a more fragrant offering.
Beaujolais ( Gamay grape) is lighter but smooth and lots of flavour. I rate it for summer red drinking. If you go to a wine shop like Majestic or something they often have one for tasting as it's so appealing.

Australian Cabernet Shiraz

I like 19 Crimes; is easy drinking (although my son was very snooty about it)

Errazuriz Estate Cabernet Sauv is very nice; was drinking it tonight.

Some USA ones are good; although they can be a bit panda pop.

Used to be a nice reasonably priced one called Muriel, a Rioja that turns up in co op now & then.

I think M&S is quite a good place to look.

I don’t care if it’s a blend, it’s delightful. Plus 14.5% - what’s not to like?

In all seriousness- not that I wasn’t serious about that wine because it’s lovely. You’re usually reasonably safe with a Malbec. Shiraz can really vary. I tend not to like Italian reds as they’re usually low alcohol and insipid, except Barolo which is magnifique.

if in doubt? I’d always, always choose a soft southern French red: cotes du rhone, etc. Can’t really miss with them.

@OtterInDisgrace Insipid?
Let's step outside. 🥊

Chianti or Sangiovese- very mellow red wine, soft tannins.

I've got your back, @Mumtobabyhavoc 😂

@candyisdandybutliquorisquicker
I'll put together some antipasti to go with that lovely Sangiovese. ☺️

Aldi for a lovely organic Malbec

Lidl Australian Shiraz is nice.