Wine is gaining popularity daily as an alcoholic beverage of choice. Its origins date back centuries and its purported health benefits increase its ever-growing popularity. In particular, red wine, with its antioxidant properties is in the spotlight. Standing in a wine shop, liquor store, or even the grocery store isles can be daunting for a beginner to navigate and come away with a tasty wine that is compatible with your own individual taste and preference. Today we'll try to provide you with some very basic, simple red wine guidelines to help you choose a fantastic red wine.