Light Reds for Memorial Day

Love red wine but dread the idea of sipping a go-to blockbuster on a hot day? That’s when light reds come in handy. More delicate in flavor and well-suited to a little chill, light reds are easy-drinking, refreshing pours you can happily swirl all long-weekend long.

w/o Frappato 2023

For being lighter in style, this Sicilian drop sure does pack a punch, offering floral-tinged berry and cherry flavors across a nice long finish. It’s also got pretty cool packaging: Its bottle is crafted from green-tinted, recycled ‘Wild Glass’ sealed with a sustainable cork and has minimal labeling that ensures it’s easy to recycle again, once you’re done.

Purple Owl Pinot Noir 2023

This California Pinot is a great value and consistent bestseller, beloved for its vibrant black cherry and raspberry flavors, and violet nuances. To up its lip-smacking quotient, pop the bottle in the fridge for 20–30 minutes and try it just slightly chilled.