The Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine
Interested in learning about wine, but not sure where to start? You’re in the right place!
Here at the Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into the world of wine in a fun and approachable way.
Hi! I'm Hailey, wine enthusiast turned wine educator and founder of Cork & Fizz. I’m here to answer all your wine questions, anything from “what the heck is an orange wine?” to “is natural wine really better for me?”
I’ll also cover topics such as wine tasting, pairing food and wine, how to shop for wine, and so much more!
You’ll also get to hear from experts in the wine industry like winemakers and experienced sommeliers.
Whether you’re a casual wine sipper or a total cork dork like myself, this podcast is for you!
Want to learn even more about wine? Come follow me on Instagram @corkandfizz and check out my website, www.corkandfizz.com to book a private tasting or join my virtual tasting club, the Cork Crew!
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The Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine
Ep 56 My Go-To Chillable Red Wines for Summer
The clouds have started to break. The sun stays out longer. And the weather is getting warmer, which means that summer is finally here!
And with summer here, I feel like a lot of people lean towards Rosé and White wines but there is another style of wine that you are not going to want to miss out on…and that is chillable red wines!
Chillable red wines typically have higher acidity, are lighter bodied, low in tannins, plus they taste great now so no need to age them. And they are a great value!
From the beloved Gamay which is often considered the OG chillable red, to Refosco, which is gaining popularity here in the US with its unique flavors, to Cinsault with its bright red fruit aromas and herbaceous spice notes. I’m sharing 6 of my favorite chillable red wines that you will for sure want to be on the lookout for this summer!
So, which of these chillable red wines will you be pouring into your wine glass? I’d love to know! You can send me fan mail with the link above or send me a DM on Instagram @corkandfizz
Resources
Episodes Mentioned:
- Ep 35 French Wine Part Deux
- Ep 14 Grape Deep Dive Cabernet Franc
- Ep 31 Walsh Family Wine
- Ep 55 Esja Wine
Blog Post: Chillable Red Wines (2 Bonus Wines)
Cinsault Producers:
- Margerum (Santa Barbara)
- Domaine des Tourelles (Lebanon)
- A Los Viñateros Bravos (Chile)
Episode Highlights:
- What is a chillable red wine
- What temperature to drink red wine at
- Gamay and its characteristics
- Gamay and its food pairings
- What is the Refosco grape
- Refosco characteristics and food pairings
- Blaufränkisch characteristics and food pairings
- Cabernet Franc characteristics and food pairings
- Cinsault characteristics and food pairings
- Lambrusco characteristics and food pairings
- 2 bonus chill
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