We are in a heat wave and it is hott out. While you may be going for your white wine or hard celtzer, the perfect red wine is all you need during these Summer days and nights. Having a bottle chilled goes perfectly by itself or during a late night in the hamptons a red is perfect by the fireplace. Not sure what Red to pick up? We’ve got you covered with our Summer selects below.

“When thinking of reds to enjoy during the summertime, my go-to red is Pinot Noir. Typically Pinot Noir is not as substantial as other red varieties. A good light-bodied Pinot Noir can be very versatile with a numerous amount of summer dishes, such as savory burgers and grilled veggies. I would recommend trying the Landmark Vineyards 2018 Overlook Pinot Noir, as it has a great balance of ripe red fruit on the entry, savory elements on the mid-palate and a clean finish with subtle spice notes. This perfect summer sipper can be enjoyed on it’s own or with dishes such as a Roasted Beet Salad with arugula, goat cheese & pecans or a Filet Mignon with a mushroom cream sauce with friends and family at your table.” Stated by Winemaker Greg Stach Landmark Vineyards

Landmark Vineyards 2018 Overlook Pinot Noir

The 2018 Overlook Pinot Noir represents another splendid blend from some of California’s best cool climate growing regions in Monterey, Santa Barbara and Sonoma Counties. The palate on this red is medium to full bodied with ripe red fruit of strawberry, raspberry and black cherry fruit with balanced spice and earth mixed with leather, dusty tobacco leaf and subtle oak on the mid-palate.

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018

This seamless rich red wine is hand-harvested between March and April, Terrazas’ signature Reserva Malbec is synonymous with very intense colors, aromas of fresh fruit, flowers, and spices. This vintage is kind, aromatic and fresh. Its precise tannins provide great softness and presence in the mouth.

DiNotte Red Blend

The newest addition to the Mezzacorona portfolio, DiNotte expresses the aromatic richness of two native varieties that thrive on the foothills of the Dolomites mountain range in northern Italy: Teroldego (70%) and Marzemino (15%). A small amount of Merlot (15%) is added. With notes of plum and  blackberry with a hint of cocoa and vanilla, this full-bodied, lushly textured wine makes it the ideal pairing for grilled steak, barbecue ribs and pork chops.

Apothic Red

It is typical for red wines to be served room temperature, however, not many people know that some reds can actually be served chilled, such as Apothic Red . This red is one of the few red wines that actually works great at room temp AND when served chilled, making it the perfect match for an outdoor barbecue to celebrate the holiday! The dark and brooding character pair unexpectedly well with smoky flavors.

Bonterra Organic Vineyards Young Red Canned Wine 

After cracking open a can, the nose is met with aromas of red roses, fresh fig, red berries, and orange peel that give way to a refreshing, lively palate of raspberries, watermelon and pomegranate. The higher acidity of the wine light profile of this red wine make it ideally served chilled.

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

Bin 389 is often referred to as ‘Baby Grange’, in part because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. First made in 1960, by the legendary Max Schubert, this was the wine that helped to forge Penfolds solid reputation with red wine drinkers combining the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the richness of Shiraz. Bin 389 also exemplifies the judicious balance of fruit and oak.

Snoop Cali Red

Full and dense, with strong black & blue fruit notes up front from the Petite Sirah, complemented by bright red, slightly candied fruit in the background from the Zinfandel. The darkly toasted oak ties it all together along with a slightly sweet finish.

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