Hmm... maybe that's part of my problem. When I've tried wine it's been by itself, but I've always heard of people enjoying a good steak with a red wine. Guess there's something to pairing!
I did like the merlot a little better than the others I've tried (but it
was Beringer) so maybe I'll try some other brands. Tisdale wasn't impressive either, is that another bad brand?
How important is location? There are some Oklahoma wineries (you know, those world famous Oklahoma wines
) that I would like to visit. Is there an advantage to locally grown wine? Or should I stay away from those and stick with more well known growers (calif, ore, etc)?