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I'd recommend Beaujolais based on what you described. It's relatively sweet as far as red wines go and is light bodied, which will minimize your after taste.
Shiraz is relatively dry. They are also full-bodied, which is going to tend to leave what you described as an after taste.
Zinfandel would be good as far as the sweetness goes, but these are huge wines. Again you are going to experience an after taste.
What are you eating? This will have a significant effect in terms of how you perceive the wine. I'd recommend that you at least have some cheese if you aren't having some food with the wine. White wine is easier to drink without food than red, which may explain part of your preference for whites.
***Above all,*** go to a store that has a decent stock. Ask someone there for a recommendation on a particular bottle in your price range after describing your preferences. Don't ask just anyone who works at the store. Ask the person who looks like they know something about wine. There are GREAT values at the $15 to $20 price point, but you will only find them at a larger store with a knowledgeable staff.
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