Houston – National Red Wine Day is tomorrow, but as always, we’re celebrating a little early on Houston Life! It got us thinking, is it taboo to drink chilled red wine?

Cody Vela, wine director at The Marigold Club and a certified sommelier, walked Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera through why certain reds are made to be enjoyed cooler, how to shop for them, and what to serve alongside a chilled pour.

Cody explained that the ideal chilled reds tend to be light- to medium-bodied wines with bright fruit and lively acidity rather than big, high-alcohol, heavily tannic bottles. A modest chill softens tannins, sharpens freshness, and makes these wines especially food-friendly on hot nights. At The Marigold Club they keep many reds around 55°F, and he recommends a home w

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