Cheap wino review:

I have a very uneducated palate. I had a cool conversation with someone at work who said I should just buy wine that I can afford, and drink as broad a range as I can. Keep track of what I like and don't like.

So, I can safely say that I really like red wines. Dark ones. My all time favorite was a Barbera (?) that cost $9. I like Shiraz and Merlot. Two Buck Chuck at Trader Joe's ($2.99 Charles Shaw) shiraz is ok, but I like Purple Moon ($3.99) shiraz better because it seems to be richer or thicker or more levels of flavor or something like that.

I read a description once of red wine that was "smooth as oil and strong as beef" and I've been looking for one like that ever since.

Anyone have a favorite cheap (under $10) red wine that I could try? Or can anyone tell me what a Barbera is, and how to find it again?