Light to Medium Bodied Red Wine: Silky Pinot Noir and Cool Climate Reds

Popular Light to Medium Bodied Reds

Pinot Noir dominates, from the Adelaide Hills, the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Tasmania and Marlborough, with a run of Burgundy behind it. Cherry, raspberry and a savoury edge run through the style.

Gamay, the grape behind Beaujolais, adds the juicy, low tannin alternative. There are scattered Grenache, Sangiovese and Barbera bottlings alongside it.

Australia leads, followed by France and New Zealand.

How to Serve

Twenty minutes in the fridge takes these reds to around 14 degrees. Use a wider bowled glass, which gives the perfume room to open.

Food Pairing

Grilled salmon, roast chicken, mushroom risotto and soft cheeses suit the weight. This is one of the few red styles that works with fish rather than against it.

Should You Chill a Lighter Red?

Yes, briefly. Twenty minutes in the fridge sharpens the aromatics and stops the alcohol dominating, which is exactly what this style needs.

Served at room temperature on a warm day they turn flat and jammy. If you want the lightest, most chillable end of the range, the light bodied reds go further still, while medium bodied red wine adds more grip.

Why Buy Light to Medium Bodied Red Wine at YourWines?

A focused range of cool climate reds, most available by the dozen with six packs alongside. The wider light to medium bodied range adds whites, rosé and sparkling at the same weight.