While you probably prefer a stiff bourbon Manhattan to wine due to your strong sense of self (your sign is a lion, of course), Leos also tend to lead from the heart and wear their emotions on their sleeves – even if they don't express them.
Wine: Pinot Noir. A Pinot Noir will often smell strong, oaky, smoky and even have a hint of tobacco, like your exterior. However, once it hits the palate, it releases new flavors of black or red berries, leaving the tough exterior behind and replacing it with its true self.