Red Wine



It’s a good time to be a fan of red wine. Not only have doctors approved it as part of a heart-healthy diet, but from Argentina to Sardinia, vineyards are producing delicious new vintages and reviving lost varietals. Red wine gets its color because the grape juice is left in contact with the skins. After that, much depends on the grape, the terroir and the winemaker: red wine can be fruity or dry, full- or light-bodied. Whether you prefer a juicy New World Cabernet Sauvignon or a traditional, easy-drinking Côtes du Rhône from France, F&W’s guide to red wine will help you choose the right bottle to match your meal. It also includes guides to reds by region, editors’ picks for value wines, plus tips and recipes for when you want to use your wine for cooking.

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The Truth About Pairing Wine with Red Meat

The Truth About Pairing Wine with Red Meat

We asked the experts to tell us everything they know about red meat and red wine.
21 Amazing Zinfandels to Buy Right Now

21 Amazing Zinfandels to Buy Right Now

America’s quintessential grape variety has a rocky reputation, but here are some standout Zinfandels to look for.
9 California Merlots to Buy Right Now

9 California Merlots to Buy Right Now

Merlot gets its mojo back.
9 Great Bottles of Cabernet Franc to Drink Right Now

9 Great Bottles of Cabernet Franc to Drink Right Now

The often underappreciated wine is more than worthy of your attention.
25 Splurge-Worthy California Reds

25 Splurge-Worthy California Reds

These wines represent what I consider to be some of the best high-end bottles in the state—and, for many of them, the world.
15 Great Pinot Noirs for Under $20

15 Great Pinot Noirs for Under $20

All of these are totally affordable and worth your time.

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Love Pinot Noir? You Should Be Drinking More German and Austrian Reds

Love Pinot Noir? You Should Be Drinking More German and Austrian Reds

Six wines to get you acquainted with the wide world of Spätburgunder, Zweigelt, and Blaufränkisch.
10 Great Pinot Noirs From New Winemaking Talent and Visionary Risk-Takers

10 Great Pinot Noirs From New Winemaking Talent and Visionary Risk-Takers

Pinot Noir’s high-maintenance personality (“I can’t grow here because it’s too cold; I can’t grow here because it’s too hot; I certainly can’t grow there­—it’s clearly far too wet”) means that only a few wine regions produce great examples. And yet, as demand grows and grows, new Pinot sources do appear, whether due to bursts of new winemaking talent or vineyards planted by visionary risk-takers.
Get to Know Grenache

Get to Know Grenache

9 Summer-Ready Red Wines That Are Best Served Cold

9 Summer-Ready Red Wines That Are Best Served Cold

We Taste Test Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's $40 Royal Wedding Pinot Noir

We Taste Test Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's $40 Royal Wedding Pinot Noir

25 Bottles of Argentine Malbec to Drink Right Now

25 Bottles of Argentine Malbec to Drink Right Now

This Wine Auction Is Giving All Proceeds to Napa and Sonoma Fire Victims

It's the best excuse you've ever had to buy a ton of wine.

All Red Wine

5 Rioja Wines You Should Be Drinking Now

5 Rioja Wines You Should Be Drinking Now

Why You Should Chill Your Red Wine This Summer

Why You Should Chill Your Red Wine This Summer

7 Value Cabernets to Buy Now

7 Value Cabernets to Buy Now

Why Does Wine Give You a Headache?

Why Does Wine Give You a Headache?

What Are Red Blends, Really?

What Are Red Blends, Really?

In Pursuit of $20 Pinot

In Pursuit of $20 Pinot

Your Urgent Wine Questions, Answered

Your Urgent Wine Questions, Answered

5 Best Fall Food and Wine Pairings

5 Best Fall Food and Wine Pairings

The Buyer's Guide to 75 of the Best California Wines

The Buyer's Guide to 75 of the Best California Wines

Best American Wines $15 & Under: Merlot & Pinot Noir

Best American Wines $15 & Under: Merlot & Pinot Noir

Why You Should Give Red Wine and Sushi a Try

Why You Should Give Red Wine and Sushi a Try

Splurge vs. Steal: A Barolo Bargain

Splurge vs. Steal: A Barolo Bargain

Is Drinking Red Wine Really Better For You?

Is Drinking Red Wine Really Better For You?

What's Up with Men and Cabernet?

What's Up with Men and Cabernet?

Cairanne Gets Its Cru On

Cairanne Gets Its Cru On

US Government Solves International Crisis, Issues Pinot Noir Stamp

US Government Solves International Crisis, Issues Pinot Noir Stamp

Watch a Clip from Somm: Into the Bottle

Watch a Clip from Somm: Into the Bottle

One of the World’s Greatest Syrahs

One of the World’s Greatest Syrahs

6 Northern Rhône Syrahs to Drink with Lamb (and All the Time)

6 Northern Rhône Syrahs to Drink with Lamb (and All the Time)

Top 10 Wine Values of the Year

Top 10 Wine Values of the Year

Winemaking Under the Volcano

Winemaking Under the Volcano

Ravenswood’s Single Vineyard Zinfandels

Ravenswood’s Single Vineyard Zinfandels

Actor Sam Neill on Wine, Acting and What’s Important in Life

Actor Sam Neill on Wine, Acting and What’s Important in Life

Great Reds from E. Guigal

Great Reds from E. Guigal

Drinking with Drew Barrymore, Part Two: On Wedding Gifts, Her New Pinot Noir, and the Best Wine for Game of Thrones' Khaleesi

Drinking with Drew Barrymore, Part Two: On Wedding Gifts, Her New Pinot Noir, and the Best Wine for Game of Thrones' Khaleesi

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