#SummerWines: Cool Reds for Hot Days
Warm summer days call for a glass of something chilled 🧊. While white wines or rosé wines might be the obvious choice, some light-bodied red wines can be the perfect alternative during the hot summer months. Let us inspire you to pop open some reds this summer season! Enjoy ☀️🍲😎
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied red wine that is perfect for summer. It has a bold, intense flavor that pairs well with grilled meats and vegetables. It also has a high tannin level, making it a great choice for those who don’t like the bitter taste of tannins.
Cabernet Sauvignon | Kristančič, Slovenia
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Goriška Brda wine region in Slovenia is a medium intense ruby red colored wine. The smell of fine berries develops into ripe fruits and spices. On the palate it is fruity, with soft tannins and a lovely finish.
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol Content: 13%
SANGIOVESE
Sangiovese is a medium-bodied red wine that is perfect for summer. It has a bright, fruity flavor that pairs well with grilled meats and vegetables. It also has a moderate tannin level, making it a great choice for a backyard barbecue.
Alasco | Gramineta, Tuscany, Italy
The Sangiovese grapes, complimented by Merlot grapes, are aged in stainless steel tanks give the blend a particularly structured taste with typical Sangiovese tannins mitigated by the softness of Merlot.
Interesting mix of ripe red berried fruits that give the right persistence on the palate.
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: 60% Sangiovese, 40% Merlot
Alcohol Content: 13.5 %
PINOTAGE
The characteristic jammy red and black berry flavors make Pinotage wines a good choice for summer drinking. They display a touch of earthiness, velvety textures and a balanced acidity.
Pinotage | Sophie Germanier, South Africa
The nose of this South African Pinotage presents notes of raspberry, blackberry and hints of marzipan that follow through onto the palate.
This is a well-rounded wine with fine tannins, a balanced structure and a long finish. It pairs well with aged cheese, lamb, veggie lasagne or quiche.
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: 100% Pinotage
Alcohol Content: 13%
In conclusion, summer is not only for white and rosé wines, red wines can also be enjoyed during the warmer months. With their wide range of flavours and styles, red wines can complement a variety of summer dishes and outdoor activities. So don't hesitate to explore the world of red wines this season and discover new flavors to savour alongside your favourite summer dishes.
Enjoy the best of both worlds: the refreshing qualities of summer and the rich complexities of red wine!
Our summer red wines for you to try:
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