Chilled Red Wines for Summer
When summer rolls around, most of us instinctively reach for crisp whites and rosés to keep cool. But we shouldn’t overlook the array of red wines that are perfect served at ‘top step of the cellar’ temperature. Lightly chilled, certain reds reveal new dimensions of freshness and complexity, perfect for balmy afternoons and sun-baked evenings.
How to Chill Your Reds
Chilling red wine is an art. Too cold, and you risk muting its flavours; too warm, and it misses the refreshing mark.
Here are some tips:
Fridge Time: Place your bottle in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour. Aim for a temperature between 13°C to 15°C.
Ice Bucket: If you’re short on time, an ice bucket with water and ice will chill your wine faster than the fridge.
Watch the Clock: Don't forget your wine in the fridge for too long, as over-chilling can dull the flavors.
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Rosés & White Wines?
Why not browse our Best White Wines for Summer and Best Rosé Wines for 2024 to mix up your order.
2023 LA CUVÉE DES CIGALES Domaine Borie la Vitarèle
IGP Pays d'Hérault Languedoc-Roussillon France 13.5% Red
Cinsault, Grenache.
La Cuvée des Cigales is made of 50% of Cinsault and of 50% of Grenache from different terroir of the domaine. A bright and refreshing red with aromas of fruits and garrigue.
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2021 CHINON Domaine Bernard Baudry
Loire France 12% Red
Cabernet Franc.
This wine accentuates all the positive aspects of Cabernet Franc with floral touches, graphite, tobacco and dark cherry, cassis fruit. Nice crunch in the mouth with decent dark fruit weight, nicely structured, ripe acid...(read more)
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2022 BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR Domaine Agnès, Didier & Florent Dauvissat
Burgundy France 12.5% Red
Pinot Noir.
Lightish crimson. Fragrant, peppery, stony, dark-red fruit. This is lovely, a serious Bourgogne, firm but supple tannins, real depth. GV
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2022 SYRAH Maison Bruyère & David
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13.0% Red
Syrah.
2022 Syrah from St Cyr Rhone, Verin, Chavanay & St Michel. Lovely bright colour, the nose is attractive with soft berry fruit and sweet juicy strawberry and dried raspberry, simple and juicy but really good
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2022 VIN DE PAYS MÉDITERRANÉE Grenache IGP Domaine de Cristia
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15.2% Red
Grenache.
A completely joyous glass of red, brimming with ripe cherry, strawberry and raspberry fruits. An immediate and succulent crowd pleaser, bags of red fruits in the mouth, underpinned by a touch of liquorice and peppery spi...(read more)
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2023 CÔTE DE BROUILLY Les Grillés Domaine Chevalier-Métrat
Beaujolais France 13% Red
Gamay.
Red currants, raspberries and blueberries here. Beautifully fragrant and lifted. Consistent in the mouth, richly fruited again but with great freshness, flesh and weight, delivered in a lip smacking style. The cut and li...(read more)
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2023 VALPOLICELLA Classico Ca' La Bionda
Veneto Italy 12.5% Red
Corvinone, Molinara, Corvina, Rondinella.
Beautiful perfume of strawberries, cherries and a whiff of mocha. Palate is juicy and succulent with gently ripe, silky red fruits notes. Bright and sleek on the palate with 'just enough' freshness and structure. Well po...(read more)
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2020 SPÄTBURGUNDER 'Limestone' Essenheim Weingut Braunewell
Rheinhessen Germany 13% Red
Pinot Noir.
Gorgeously expressive and fragrant with intense cherry and wild strawberry fruit. In the mouth the wine has some lovely weight, with a sleek fruit profile, red fruits, earth and spice, a bit of sinew from the tannins and...(read more)
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2021 HERBARIUM Cape Red Maanschijn
South Africa 12.5% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah, Pinotage.
A blend of Pinotage, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache. Aged for 10 months in used pièces.
Light crimson. A real fynbos nose of wild herbs, savoury spice and a touch of lavender – all swirling around a core...(read more)
2022 PINOT NOIR Central Coast Pinot Noir Land of Saints
Santa Barbara Highlands California USA 13.1% Red
Pinot Noir.
From five sites, harvested and vinified separately. Mostly destemmed, but fruit from the Santa Maria Valley and Sta Rita Hills sites fermented with 25% whole clusters. Each parcel aged separately for 10 months in neut...(read more)
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