What is a good red wine to drink socially?

To recommend a good red wine for social drinking, I need a little more information! Tell me:

* What's your budget? Are you looking for something affordable or are you willing to splurge?

* What kind of flavors do you enjoy? Do you prefer lighter wines with fruit forward flavors, or something bolder with notes of spice and earth?

* What kind of food will you be pairing it with? This will help me narrow down the options based on food pairings.

* Where are you buying it? Are you at a local wine shop or at a supermarket? This can help me suggest wines that are more readily available.

Once I have a bit more context, I can give you a more personalized recommendation. 😊