Hello, I'm new to wines, and I've been reading on your forums, specifically on the "sweet red wine" post..

I am a relatively new wine drinker (a few years), and I'm having trouble finding what I am looking for.

My first "loves" wine wise were Stella Rosa, and the Banfi Rosa Regale, and other dessert wines, however, they have become to sweet for me, I moved on to Moscatos' and tried a large variety, and after a while they all seem to sweet for me as well. I am really looking for something that is not to sweet, but not to dry, I do not like the "oaky" taste. I do love the fizz, as evidence by my old favorites. Obviously there are lots of varieties, but so far, I have not enjoyed the White Zinfandels or Rieslings that I've tried (usually sips from friends at restaurant, I think the dry/oakyness just throws me off, and as far as Chardonnay or Merlot, I don't care for the oaky/tannin (I'm guessing that's what I don't enjoy). I know this is a lot of "I don't likes", I also know this is a process. I'd love to find something that is a little sweet, probably fruity, but also dry? I don't exactly know what it is I'm looking for, I've read good things about late harvest Chilean, Georgian wines tend to be a little sweeter.

I just wanted to break away from the Rosa Regale, Stella Rosa, and Moscatos and go up the list to something a little less sweet. Obviously my palate is changing, who knows in a few more years I might just want something dry and oaky. :)

I was wanting some recommendations that I could pick up at a wine/liquor store, or somewhere like Whole Foods/Central Market. I live in Texas, so ordering online is usually not an option.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.