Faith describes Museum Reserva—a perennial favorite of hers—as juicy and sporty (thanks to a joyous bing cherry note) yet, it has an elegance, too. It’s spectacular with food. Think: a cheese plate with Manchego, Jamón ibérico, olive oil, some good bread, or sipped on its own.
red wine
Yardstick Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley
At $25, the Yardstick Ruth’s Reach Cabernet Sauvignon is a slightly higher price point than we normally feature on the show for a summer wine, but the price is actually affordable for wines coming out of California’s Napa Valley, and it makes a wonderful host gift.
Finca el Origen’s Reserva Malbec
Argentina’s Finca el Origen produces a Malbec we love with grilled foods. It is beautiful, elegant, velvety. You’ll get plum, dark berries, and dark cherries when you sip this. And, at $12 a bottle, it’s a steal.
Herencia is a Red Wine That Says, Oh, Baby!
Herencia, a beautiful red from Chile, is a wine to pull out when it counts.
Chateau Simon Rouge (Bordeaux-Graves)
Santa Carolina Reserva Merlot is a Luscious Value Wine
From Santa Carolina, one of our favorite vineyards in Chile, comes a beautiful merlot with a juiciness you’ll immediately appreciate. We had their 2015 vintage, which you’ll find at wine shops going for under $10. You simply can not get a more luscious red from Chile for the price.