Wine boss: Light reds, blends, and the difference between right and left bank

Wine boss: Light reds, blends, and the difference between right and left bank

When most people think of red wine bold, heavy wines come to mind. However, there are red varietals with a lighter body that you can enjoy on a warm summer day and even some that you can drink chilled. Gasp! Who would ever think of drinking a chilled red. There are many lighter varietals like Pinot Noir, Grenache, and others that make a beautiful summer red. Some of these are grown in the Puget Sound area — even in our own Snoqualmie Valley.