In anticipation of spring, it's not unreasonable to turn our thoughts to lighter, fresher food with wine to match. Here are a few delightful lighter red wines to consider.
The Wines
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Crosarola Valpolicella Ripasso Classico, '17 **1/2 $$
Mellow, autumnal, full flavored, medium bodied, sort of Amarone-lite.
Maris Pays d'Oc Rouge '18 **/12 $ VALUE
South of France blend of cab sauv and merlot, very juicy and tasty.
Pasquieres Cote du Rhone '18 ** $
Tons of flavor without heaviness, complex aroma, vibrant palate)
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.
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