5 red wines that shine during the summer

If you’re hardwired to think only of cold, crisp white wines during the summer months, you’re not alone. When the mercury reaches its zenith for the year, a chilled rosé is likely the closest that many imbibers get to drinking red wine. But according to Tim Healy, the beverage manager at Silverado Resort , that’s a mistake.

“There absolutely are red varietals that I believe are worth trying cold,” he says. “Cellar temp or extra chilled, these same wines can create unique experiences.”

Here, we share four of Healy’s recommendations (plus one of our own) for reds during the summertime. The moral of the beverage manager’s story? Don’t be afraid to try something new, and never feel like you have to conform to conventional wine-drinking customs.

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