Chillable Red Wines - Summer 2026 Sampler

Vandal Wine Co. 2022 Combat Rouge Field Blend (Marlborough, New Zealand) - Vandal Wine Co. is a collaboration between three Marlborough-based winemakers who use their side project to explore unconventional techniques and experimental fermentations. They focus on creating "smashable" wines that challenge the status quo while remaining entirely approachable. This field blend of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Viognier is co-fermented using whole-cluster methods, resulting in a wine that is plush and supple. It delivers vibrant, spicy notes of raspberry and cherry that are perfectly amplified when served with a slight chill, making it an ideal companion for warmer evenings.

Fabien Jouves 2025 You F&@K My Wine ?! (Vin de France, France) - Fabien Jouves represents the vanguard of modern Cahors, having taken over his family’s twenty-hectare estate with a dedication to biodynamic farming and minimal-intervention winemaking. He is known for eschewing traditional appellation constraints in favor of creative freedom, often choosing to label his wines as Vin de France to better showcase the unique character of his terroir. This juicy red blend, composed primarily of Malbec and Jurançon Noir, offers a glossy, effortless structure with layers of dark fruit, raspberry seed, and a subtle hint of black pepper. It is a playful yet serious wine that remains succulent and fresh, begging to be served cool on a hot day.

Ver Sacrum 2023 Monastrell (Valle de Uco, Argentina) - Ver Sacrum is an Argentine project led by Eduardo Soler that focuses on high-density plantings and Mediterranean varieties perfectly suited to the unique climate of the Uco Valley. By utilizing concrete eggs for fermentation and aging, they produce wines that emphasize purity, texture, and a distinct sense of place. Their 2023 Monastrell is sourced from a single vineyard in Los Chacayes and is entirely whole-cluster fermented. The result is a bright, juicy wine featuring elegant notes of sweet black cherry and cocoa, balanced by a soft, round mid-palate and a finish that invites another glass.

Capitulo 7 2024 Belinda (Mendoza, Argentina) - Capítulo 7 is a label that highlights the vibrancy of Argentine fruit through wines crafted for immediate, uncomplicated enjoyment. Their approach focuses on preserving the freshness and primary character of the grapes, making them essential staples for casual summer gatherings. Belinda is an intriguing blend that incorporates a splash of white wine, which contributes to its signature lift and refreshing acidity. On the palate, it delivers crisp red fruit, cherry, and blackberry notes, rounded out by a touch of earthy spice and tobacco. It is a quintessential chilled red that pairs effortlessly with humidity-busting outdoor meals.

Stift Klosterneuburg 2022 St. Laurent Ried Stiftsbreite (Thermenregion, Austria) - Stift Klosterneuburg is one of Austria’s oldest and most prestigious wine estates, with a history of viticulture dating back to the 12th century. They are instrumental in the preservation of indigenous Austrian varieties, including St. Laurent, which they maintain with meticulous care in their Tattendorf vineyards. This bottling from the Stiftsbreite single vineyard—the largest St. Laurent site in the world—is an elegant, refined expression of the grape. It displays a sophisticated profile with deep ruby color and aromatics of gingerbread and star anise, followed by expressive cherry and sour cherry flavors that are supported by a velvety, well-balanced structure.

Domaine de La Chapelle Bizot 2022 Chiroubles (Beaujolais, France) -Domaine de La Chapelle Bizot is a small, highly regarded grower in Chiroubles, an appellation known for possessing the highest altitude vineyards in Beaujolais. Their work is characterized by a deep respect for the steep, sandy soils of the region, allowing the Gamay grape to reach a state of pure, vibrant expression. The 2022 Chiroubles is defined by its bright garnet hue and a nose of fresh red fruits and floral undertones. On the palate, it is refreshingly crunchy, offering notes of wild strawberry and cherry that are punctuated by a delicate spiciness, creating a lively and elegant finish that thrives with a light chill.