Cinsault

Certified-biodynamic Châteauneuf du Pape from a 7th generation winemaker? Yes, please! Complex & elegant, with aromas and flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, rosemary, cedar, and smooth tannins.

This light, juicy red from Mick Craven is remarkably reminiscent of good Beaujolais, with fresh red fruit flavors, a slight hint of crunchy greenness, and a rocky, mineral finish with very restrained alcohol and tannins—if... Read More

This crowd-pleasing, food-friendly southern Rhone red blend is made from predominantly Grenache (and a touch of Cinsault), handled carefully to produce a fresh, accessible wine with floral aromas, notes of juicy red fruit, and... Read More

A bold, vibrant rosé from France’s original AOC, this wine is a hint with wine geeks and novices alike: bright, crisp acidity and abundant strawberry and grapefruit flavors make it a versatile wine with almost any... Read More

Zimbabwe-born sommelier Tinashe Nyamudoka started Kumusha to offer terroir-driven, low-intervention wines representative of his favorite South African wine regions. This Cab/Cinsault blend is fresh, ripe, and well-balanced, with... Read More

Zimbabwe-born sommelier Tinashe Nyamudoka started Kumusha to offer terroir-driven, low-intervention wines representative of his favorite South African wine regions. This Cab/Cinsault blend is fresh, ripe, and well-balanced, with... Read More

Farmed organically and fermented & aged in a combination of stainless steel and concrete, this is a light, fresh red with excellent acidity and juicy red fruit flavors leading to a mineral finish with very restrained tannins.... Read More

This light, juicy summer red is so atypical in style for its region that the cuvée name ‘Ché Chauvio’ is a joke from the local dialect meaning “If you knew…” Light and bright in style,... Read More

From organically-farmed vines in the Côtes de Provence, this is a classic example of well-made Provençal rosé. Dry and very fresh in style, it balances notes of red fruit, saline minerality, and a savory hint... Read More

Using fruit from a tiny, organically-farmed vineyard in Swartland, this fresh, funky sparkling wine is made in the méthode ancestrale, a technique that pre-dates Champagne or Prosecco production. Bright acidity, juicy red... Read More

Light, juicy, and incredibly fresh in style, this second-label red blend from Matthiasson is a perfect chillable red for lighter fare, summer sipping, or just for anyone who prefers a more restrained style of red. Red-fruited,... Read More

Grown in the south of France along the Hérault River, this cheerful rosé boasts a pleasant, intense nose with hints of strawberries. Crisp and refreshing, with vibrant red fruit flavors and pleasant acidity. As usual,... Read More

Peyrassol crafts this organic rosé from fruit sourced from their neighbors. With aromas and flavors of tangy red fruit, wet stones, and crisp acidity, this is a well-balanced offering with plenty of verve and energy. A... Read More

This entry-level IGP wine from Provençal stalwart Peyrassol offers lively, refreshing acidity with aromas and flavors of red fruit, garrigue, and an elegant, mineral-driven finish. Thirst-quenching and summery!... Read More

This cheerful Côtes du Rhône displays a lovely fruit profile of plum, black raspberry, and red cherry girded by floral aromas and spicy notes of lavender, licorice, and black pepper. An all-purpose superstar at a great... Read More

From one of Provence’s most historic estates, this wineis serious & brooding, but offers more generous fruit than the château’s other reds, meaning it can be enjoyed somewhat earlier in its development. Dark-fruited,... Read More

Hand-harvested from organically-farmed old vines in Chile’s Itata Valley, this is a fresh, juicy, super-drinkable red that should appeal to fans of Jura, Beaujolais, and the Loire—bright, lively red fruit, excellent... Read More

When he’s not making zinfandel for Turley, Tegan Passalacqua crafts the beautiful, small-production Sandlands wines—some of California’s most sought-after! This unique blend comes from three very old vineyards... Read More

Forget the old adage about drinking rosé young! This wine, like many fine rosés, is built for age: vibrant and focused, with abundant red fruit, floral aromas, steely minerality, and richness imparted by barrel aging.... Read More

Inspired by California’s pre-prohibition days, when workhorse varieties were blended instead of focusing on single, better-known varieties, Daniel Callan’s ‘red table wine’ offers vibrant, lively red &... Read More

Biodynamically-farmed and absolutely delicious, this refreshing, dry Provençal rosé displays aromas and flavors of blood orange, fresh strawberries, hints of lavender, and a cool, mineral-driven finish. Small production... Read More

Brothers Marco and Sebastian De Martino sustainably farm small parcels of old, ungrafted vines to produce this gorgeous Cinsault from the cooler, wetter Itata Valley in southern Chile. Fresh and elegant, with lively red fruit,... Read More