Top pick
J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
96% Cabernet Sauvignon · 3% Cabernet Franc · 1% Petit Verdot
Wine days · Saturday, August 28, 2027
National Red Wine Day
Late-summer reds for the last big grill nights: Cabernet, Syrah, Zinfandel.
293 days to go
Our picks
St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon, Rockpile 2022
83% Cabernet Sauvignon · 17% Petit Verdot
St. Francis Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley 2023
96% Zinfandel · 4% Petite Sirah
Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2023
85% Merlot · 13% Cabernet Sauvignon · 2% Cabernet Franc
Tips
- Big reds open up with air: decant for 30–60 minutes.
- Serve reds a little cool (60–65°F), especially on hot nights.
- Cabernet with steak, Syrah with lamb or smoky ribs, Zinfandel with burgers.
Gear for the day
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