20 Best Wine For First Timers (2023 Updated)

A satisfying dry California red wine with cherry and plum aromas. A smooth, medium bodied wine with a satisfying finish. Serve at room temperature. Compliments beef, veal or dark chocolates.

The Bota Box Pinot Grigio is a really fine drinking – white wine; smooth and easy – with pleasing ripe fruit flavors.

This wine is from United States, California region.

The principal source of grapes for our Pinot Grigio is Trentino’s Adige River Valley. This area is ideal for vineyard cultivation due to its exceptional soil and climatic conditions, and is recognized for the spectacular natural beauty of the Dolomite Alps that form its backdrop.

The grapes are carefully selected and then vinified utilizing the most advanced technology. Cold fermentation in state-of-the-art, thermo-conditioned tanks preserves the natural 100% Pinot Grigio fruit and inimitable freshness of the wine.

With its crisp, light character, bright straw gold color, and appealing fruit flavors and refreshing scents, it’s no wonder this is America’s #1 Pinot Grigio. Dry, light and crisp, and highly versatile, Cavit Pinot Grigio is a wonderful aperitif and equally splendid with pasta in cream sauces, risottos, veal, chicken and fresh seafood dishes.

Enjoy well chilled.

This wine is from United States, California region. Years ago while traveling in Europe, Black Box founder Ryan Sproule was amazed at how many Europeans drank premium-quality box wines. They favored freshness, value and convenience over tradition.

By forgoing expensive bottles in favor of bag-in-a-box packaging, European vintners were providing their customers with better wines at better prices. When Ryan returned to the U. S. , he was surprised there were no high-end box wines available.

He decided to rectify the situation by establishing Black Box. In 2003, Black Box became the first U. S. vintner to offer super-premium, appellation-specific, vintage-dated wines in a box – wines whose last sip is reliably as good as the first.

Today, Black Box is proud to offer a full range of high end box wines crafted from grapes grown in the world’s best wine growing regions. Whether you enjoy a glass with dinner or on an outing with friends, Black Box provides delicious, price worthy wines for every occasion.

Enticing aromas of strawberry, cherry and rose petal with complimentary notes of toasty oak. Fresh berry and cocoa flavors lead to a delicate, lingering finish.

Made from grapes harvested in world-class appellations, Black Box Wines have won over 70 Gold Medals at wine competitions throughout the US and have been awarded over 34 Wine Enthusiast Best Buys. Through a meticulous winemaking process, each of our wines is crafted to be food-friendly, fruit-forward and easy-to-drink.

One 3-liter box contains the same amount of wine as four 750ml bottles, is 40% less expensive than comparable bottled wines, and stays fresh for six weeks after opening. Our award-winning Pinot Grigio expresses gentle aromas of pear and honeydew as juicy flavors of citrus and apples lead to a bright finish.

This delicious white wine pairs well with chicken, seafood, grilled vegetables or salads.

A fresh, light-bodied white wine with citrus flavors and a vibrant finish. Best served chilled. Enjoy with salads and grilled seafood.

APOTHIC Pinot Noir with a Dark Side Inspired by the “Apotheca”, a mysterious place where some of the earliest wine was blended and stored. Apothic Wines offers a truly unique wine experience. Pinot Noir: Pinot Noir has been described as the minx of the vineyard, an elusive grape that captivates the senses.

Apothic Pinot Noir features layer of vanilla, dark cherry and raspberry and leaves you with a soft, luscious finish.

Barefoot Sweet Red Tastes & Delights Chill out (no seriously, try this chilled) with the ripe, juicy flavors of raspberry, pomegranate and cherry. Time to Uncork Summer, summer, summertime! Perfect Partners Grilled veggies.

Marinated steaks. Gather up the family and friends for a BBQ.

Bringing Franz together since 1906:The World’s Most Popular Wine for over 100 years; Franzia has crafted delicious, fruit forward wines at an unbeatable value. So when you have a box of Franzia there’s plenty of good stuff for everyone and you’re bound to make some Franz for Life.

A pleasing dry Pinot Noir, Carmenere with a light body and aromas of blackberry and raspberry. Pair it with beef, poultry or winter nights.

Barefoot Red Moscato Sweet Red Wine delivers a sweet medley of juicy red cherries and raspberries in a 750 mL bottle. This California wine pairs perfectly with soft cheeses, fresh salads or spicy appetizers.

This red Moscato is ideal for backyard barbecues or poolside parties and is best served chilled. With a refreshing finish, this Barefoot wine is a vibrant and colorful twist on a traditional wine. A convenient screw cap offers easy opening and secure storage.

This red Moscato comes from Barefoot, the most awarded wine brand in US competitions. Let’s get Barefoot.

Barefoot Pink Moscato Sweet Pink Wine delivers fruity notes of juicy cherry, tart raspberry and sweet pomegranate in perfectly portable single serve plastic bottles with easy to open screw caps. This Barefoot Pink Moscato offers all the flavors of a traditional Moscato with layers of vibrant red fruit.

With aromas of mandarin orange and sweet jasmine, this Barefoot Pink Moscato pairs perfectly with spicy appetizers or fresh strawberries. Barefoot Pink Moscato is best served chilled and comes in shatterproof mini wine bottles that are ideal for outdoor parties, picnics, poolside or beach bashes.

Enjoy these small wine bottles when you don’t want to open a full bottle of wine. This California Pink Moscato comes from Barefoot, the most awarded wine brand in US competitions. Let’s get Barefoot.

Moscato from its home in Asti, Italy. Grapey aromas, white florals and biscuity undertones. Lightly sparkling and balanced sweetness. Fresh and fruity. Perfect lunch time drinking at 5. 5% abv and a great lower alcohol alternative.

Barefoot Pinot Noir Red Wine features fruit forward notes of black cherry and wild raspberry in a 750 mL bottle. With notes of brown spice and a silky smooth finish, this wine is ideal for backyard barbecues and casual gatherings with friends.

Best served slightly chilled or at room temperature, this medium bodied Barefoot wine pairs perfectly with a wide variety of foods. This light red wine comes from Barefoot, the most awarded wine brand in US competitions.

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir Red Wine offers a bright, fruit-forward glass of wine with strawberry and cherry aromas set off by a hint of spice and toast. Ripe cherry flavor and rich cocoa stand out in this full-bodied California red wine that culminates in a velvety, smooth finish.

Sourced from the region of Lodi, these pinot noir wine grapes are grown by local producers and processed with Woodbridge’s unique growing techniques and state-of-the-art technology for winemaking. Say cheers to a holiday classic and serve this delicious red wine in holiday wine glasses, or gather around the fireplace in Christmas pajamas and warm up while enjoying a glass of this California pinot noir.

A great wine for the holidays and New Year’s Eve, this Woodbridge wine makes a great addition to wine and cheese gift sets and other wine gift baskets. Keep this bottle of wine stored at room temperature, but let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes before serving it cool for that perfect taste.

Crafted for over 30 years and perfect for every day, Woodbridge offers approachable red wines that you don’t have to overthink.

What’s the finest part of our red blend? Taking the best of the best and making it better. Zinfandel, Souzão, and Petit Verdot are paired perfectly without sacrifice. With notes of black cherries, blackberries, ripe plums and currants, this fruit-forward, well-balanced blend is perfect for any day that ends in Y.

Stella Rosa Red is seductive, rich, and full-bodied with a hint of sweetness. Serve chilled with fresh fruit, cheese, spicy cuisine, and desserts.

Pinot Grigio is made with grapes sourced from the highest quality vineyards in South Eastern Australia. Pinot Grigio is an Italian grape variety that grows very well in Australia’s warm climate. The fruit is harvested at night and transported to the winery where it is pressed and clarified.

The clarified juice is fermented at low temperatures by a selected yeast strain to preserve fruit intensity and freshness. The cold storage of the wine maintains the youthful character until it is bottled.

This wine makes you feel like you’ve made a little trip to Italy when you drink it. Enjoy!.

When creating our blends, all that matters is passion. For flavor, for texture, for soil and vine – wine is our mother tongue. Eternally Silenced leaves us speechless. Flavors of Pine needles, cranberry, dark cherry, cedar, clove, brown spice.

Very soft, red berry, balanced acidity, smooth, fresh, ample structure with seamless tannins. With more than a decade of winemaking experience at Ravenswood crafting Zinfandel, Jen Beloz was the ideal person to take the lead.

In order to remain true to the wine鈥檚 original style and vision, Jen worked alongside Dave Phinney, founder of The Prisoner, for the first two vintages. In 2012, she took the lead and seamlessly blended the wines across the entire portfolio.

Jen鈥檚 role extends far beyond the cellar to grape sourcing and collaborating with our family of vineyard growers. Much of her time is spent visiting our vineyard sites across California鈥檚 premier wine-growing regions, carefully assessing the style and quality of the fruit in order to create authentic and impactful wines.

In California’s Central Coast, Monterey County has proven to be a tried and true location for the 667 clone of Pinot Noir. Warm days combined with nights cooled by Pacific breezes provide this particular grape the optimal climate to attain ripeness and retail mouth-watering acidity.

The 667 Pinot Noir is relatively full bodied for the variety showing bushels of ripe blackberry compote, bing cherry, and sweet baking spices on the nose. The generous nose flows into a palate of round tannins that carry juicy ripe black fruit, herb, and oak.

Enjoy with grilled sausages or barbecue chicken and soft cheeses like brie.