August was HOT, so in the middle of the 2nd heat wave I had a tasting for red wines you can chill. It turned out to be a busy weekend for the wine club so we had a bit of a smaller flight. It was a fun tasting and a great learning moment for some seeing how the wines change as they warm up. So change it up once in awhile and try a red slightly chilled on the patio or with a nice BBQ. Everyone except me picked the Italian Barbera as their top pick; I had to go with the delicious Sancerre.
MAISON DES BULLIATS - REGNIE CRU BEAUJOLAIS 2015 - France - $19.99 - BC Liquor
There are 13 Cru's in Beaugolais that have been identified as the best sites. This entry level Regine see's some oak and is a bigger richer wine than it's simple younger brother above. The Cru Beaujolais make great dinner companions served chilled or a regualr temperature. This one showed blackcurrent, blackberry, and some earthy vanilla . Med + body, med acidity, black fruits, and some subtle oak notes on the palate.
CARMEN WAVE SERIES - PINOT NOIR LEYDA VALLEY 2014- Chile - $11.49 - BC Liquor
There is really no such thing as value Pinot Noir, but this offering from Chile comes close. With ripe red fruits, prune, and some vanilla earthiness. Red fruits, hint of vanilla, a bit of smokiness on the palate.
GITTON LES ROMAINS - SANCERRE ROUGE - 2013 - France - $32.99
Most Sancerre is white made from Sauvigon Blanc, and the little red made is rare, light and made from Pinot Noir. It can't compete with Burgundy but when you can find them are more budget friendly. This one had subtle cinnamon spice, cherry, wild strawberries, minerality with a bit of earthiness, red fruits and wet rocks on the palate.
FONTANAFREDDA BRICCOTONDO - BARBERA PIEMONTE 2015 - Italy - $16.99 BC Liquor
Barbera is one of my go to value Italian wines. It originates from the Piemonte region in the North East corner of the country and is the third most planted red variety. The value ones are light and fruity, and the best ones see oak and can age. This one had dusty sour cherries, cedar, spicy earthiness, and a bit of tomato leaf.
SAUMUR LES EPINATS - CAVE DE SAUMUR 2015 - France - $19.99
Samur is a region in the Loire Valley of France where the whites are made from Chenin Blanc and the reds are made with Cab Franc. They really good value for French Cab Franc, it is light, fresh and delicious chilled. This entry level version had light hints of plum, green pepper, black currant, and a nice underlying balsamic note
Happy Sipping and comment below if you've tried any of these wines.
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