Angry - if you are pairing with food, check out Chianti or Chianti Classico. Look for a black rooster on the neck label and you'll be set. I'm a fan of very dry reds (Bordeaux for example), but the Chianti isn't too terribly dry. My wife prefers whites (mostly Pinot Grigio) to reds, but she loves Chianti.
Here's a half way decent guide of wines from sweet to dry:
Wine Sweet Dry Tasting Chart