There are times when big heavy reds just don’t seem quite right, so that’s when you turn to lighter red wines for refreshment and pleasure.Al takes a look at several.
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
Les Gaudriers Anjou Rouge, Loire ’23** $
(A light cab franc, dry with good fruit, light tannins, serve chilled)
Reggiano Lambrusco Amabile DOC Lambrusco NV** $
(A surprising red bubbly, much better than they used to be, fruity and fun)
WINE OF THE WEEK:
Masroig Sola Fred Montsant ’23$12**1/2 $SUPER VALUE
(A juicy Carignane from Spain, mild tannins, rustic and flavorful)
All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors.
