There is an entire world of red wine built for warm weather. They are lighter-bodied, lower in tannin, and yes, some of them can even be chilled. In this episode of The Wine Down, I'm breaking down five summer reds that deserve a spot in your glass all season long.

Today, I want to introduce you to one of the wines in the Fall Into Spice 6-pack: Domaine Montrose Olivier Coste Cinsault.

There is something about the fun, whimsical side of Dolcetto that has given it a special place in my heart, and makes it a great summer red!

Cabernet Franc is one of the most underrated yet wildly important grapes there is, I want to talk about wines made 100% from Cabernet Franc

Cool Climate Pinot Noir pairs well with many cuisines and shines with a bit of a chill on it; this is why it makes for a great summer red!

The next series of blog posts will focus on light reds suitable for a summer house red, and we're going to kick this series off with Gamay.