Tips for expanding red wine horizons with Detroit's Wright and Company

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Red wine is known to be an acquired taste.

Joining FOX 2 with some tips for expanding our horizons is Kathleen Hawkins, general manager and beverage director from Wright and Company.

Some of her suggestions include:

HobNob Pinot Noir - $10
Pinot Noir is a lighter red and it's easy for anybody to drink, especially if you're not a red wine drinker it's a good place to start
HobNob's Pinot Noir is medium bodied with soft tannins that make for a smooth, rich texture
For Lower Third: HobNob Pinot Noir - $10

Josh Cellars Legacy - $16
Created by Napa Valley Vintner Joseph Carr in honor of his dad Josh
It's a red blend - Merlot, Zinfandel, and Petite Syrah
Delicious wine, great value that over-delivers
For Lower Third: Josh Cellars Legacy - $16

Villa Pozzi Cabernet -  $10
Flavorful red wine from Italy with notes of blackberry, ground pepper and toasted oak
Villa Pozzi has produced hand-harvested Sicilian wine for generations
It pairs well with pizza
For Lower Third: Villa Pozzi Cabernet -  $10

Barone Fini Merlot-  $15
Flavors of rich, ripe cherries and plums are enriched by the smooth, deep, well-structured background
A beautifully balanced wine with a long and velvety finish
Barone Fini is a family winery with 500+ years of winemaking heritage
For Lower Third: Barone Fini Merlot -  $15