sweet red wine

Sweet reds are somewhat hard to find. Some are made in a more fully fruity style that registers as sweet and smooth. Though I wouldn't call them overtly sweet (as in White Zinfandel), my tasting notes for these bottles mentioned a sweet-fruit appeal. All are under $15, suggested retail price.

Fish Eye Merlot
Windmill Hill Lodi Syrah
Red Truck Petite Sirah

Another thought--sometimes local wineries in places like, say, Iowa and Pennsylvania, make sweeter wines. This is often because the only grapes that grow well in some non-West-Coast climates are grapes that make sweeter-style wines. Take a trip through your local wine-country and ask around. I bet you'll find something sweet!