5 Best Red Wines for Beginners and Casual Drinking

In this article, we are going to discuss the 16 best red wines for beginners and casual drinking. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the global wine market, the largest winery in the world, the new acquisition in the wine industry, and wine tourism in the United States, head to 16 Best Red Wines for Beginners and Casual Drinking.

5. Beaujolais Nouveau

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Made from Gamay grapes, Beaujolais Nouveau is a young red wine that is released each November. The wine is light, fruity, and is often served chilled, to be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of dishes. Beaujolais’ best quality lies in its easy-drinking nature and ability to deliver pure enjoyment, making it a crowd-pleaser and a delightful companion for casual wine enthusiasts.

Produced in the Beaujolais region of France, Japan remains by far the main export market for the wine with 3.6 million bottles, followed by the U.S. and the U.K.