If I like dry reds that are fruity, what kind of wine should I buy?

Depends on a lot. If you're primarily a sweet white wine drinker, or if you like white zinfandel, like my in-laws, you'd probably consider sweeter fruit bomby Aussie Shiraz "very dry." Try Pillar Box Red, it's $12, found everywhere, and packed with fruit. I pop a few bottles a year without shame.

But honestly, just about any well made red wine will have nice fruit, especially when young. Even some "bone dry" Italian reds bring serious fruit.

Welcome aboard.

Try a California Zinfandel or Cotes du Rhone from France. The 2007 vintage from both regions are particularly good.

SG - I put a couple ideas in your TGiving thread (short version - Spanish Grenache or Cru Beaujolais).

Added - big and red's suggestion of Cotes du Rhone is also a good thought, 2007 is a great year for all southern Rhone so you should be able to find some good ones at any decent wine store.

Beaujolais (eg a Fleurie) might please you, it's dry and fruity.

I agree with the Aussie Shiraz, then Cotes du Rhone suggestion. These cover extremes on both sides of the fruity dry red scale.

I've had good luck with Barbera for those who like a fruitier red. Merlot's popularity among many I think is because of good fruit and a good mouth feel. SM's suggestion of Spanish Grenache is a good one.

It sounds like you're just beginning to delve deeper into wine, so I would suggest writing down what you drink (varietal and winery) and if you liked it (why you liked or didn't would be good to add also).