Cozy Up This Fall with Crisp, Light Red Wines
Our new light red wines are here to brighten up your fall evenings. With lively fruit flavors and soft tannins, these reds are designed for easy sipping and pairing with the season’s best foods. From casual dinners to cozy gatherings, these wines bring just the right amount of warmth without the heaviness of winter reds. Their light body and refreshing acidity make them ideal for the transitional weather, giving you a taste of fall with each sip. (They're also lovely with a chill, if the mood suits.) Don’t miss out on these approachable yet complex reds perfect for autumn enjoyment.
Franchere "Failed Empires" Zweigelt Blaufrankisch
USA > Oregon
Sustainable and Queer Owner/Producer
Franchere Wines, founded by queer winemaker Mike Hinds, focuses on unique grape varieties not traditionally grown in Oregon. Failed Empires, a blend of Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch, offers dark cherry, plum, and spice aromas, with vibrant acidity, smooth tannins, and a lingering finish. Sustainably produced, it’s a perfect choice for those who appreciate wines with character and a story to tell.
Iruai "Shasta Cascade" Red
United States >
Sustainable
"Shasta Cascade" is a unique blend of sustainably-farmed Blaufränkisch, Gamay, Mondeuse, Pinot Noir, and Trousseau. Bursting with red fruit, earthy undertones, and spice, it offers balanced acidity and smooth tannins, perfect one its own or with a wide variety of pairings.
Fasoli Gino La Corte del Pozzo Bardolino DOC
Italy > Veneto
Organic
This light, ruby-red wine from Lake Garda, in Veneto, Italy is made with biodynamically-grown Corvina and Corvinone grapes. Bright red berries and balanced acidity make it perfect with light meats, vegetables, or pasta.
Fall Light (Chillable) Reds Sampler
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Try three of our favorite light reds for Fall and save. Sampler includes 1 each of: Franchere Failed Empires Zweigelt Blaufrankisch, iruai "Shasta Cascade" Red, and Fasoli Gino La Corte del Pozzo Bardolino DOC
Haarmeyer Wine Cellars Nebbiolo California 2023
United States > California
Sustainable and Organic
This Nebbiolo features vibrant red cherries, rose petals, and earthy spice. On the palate, tart cherry, cranberry, and a hint of leather are balanced by firm tannins and refreshing acidity. Perfect with hearty pastas, braised meats, or aged cheeses, it offers a long, elegant finish.
Jutta Ambrositsch Rakete Roter Gemischter Satz
Austria > Vienna
A vibrant Austrian red wine blend bursting with juicy red fruit flavors. Notes of cherry, raspberry, and subtle spice. Its bright acidity and smooth tannins make it a perfect match for a variety of dishes.
Halkia Winery Corinthia Agiorgitiko Reddish
Greece > Peleponnese
Experience Halkia Winery’s organic Agiorgitiko from Nemea, Greece. Crafted by Anna Halkia, this light red offers bright strawberry and forest fruit notes with refreshing acidity. Made from 100% Agiorgitiko, it's perfect slightly chilled and pairs well with roasted vegetables, light meats, or cheeses.
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