AARP Cool Weather Classic Reds

The Inaugural R Collection by Raymond Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied red wine with ripe, mouth-filling flavors of cherry, rhubarb and plum accented by notes of white pepper. Its tannins are approachable and help to create an overall plush and velvety impression.

Beef, aged cheese, game, lamb, burgers, meaty pasta

Benedictus du Vatican is a medium- to full-bodied red wine with aromas of blackberry, cherry, dark plum and hints of spicy tobacco. The palate offers similar flavors across a long finish.

Red meats (i.e. game, lamb), charcuterie, vegetarian stews, turkey, pork.

Vilarissa Valley is a rich, full-bodied red with vibrant violet-accented aromas of red plums, cherries and red currants. The palate offers more intense fruit flavors held in by velvety tannins through a persistent finish.

Hearty stews (with or without meat), barbecue, pork, meaty pastas, aged cheeses

Altos R Rioja Crianza is a silky-smooth Spanish red wine with heaps of dark berry fruit and complex, savory spice.

Hearty casseroles, roast game, hard cheeses.

21 Missions Merlot is a full-bodied red with ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry aromas, accented by hints of cocoa, vanilla and sweet baking spices. The palate is plush and fruit-forward, with silky tannins and a soft, approachable finish.

Wild mushroom risotto, braised short ribs, meaty lasagna, grilled eggplant, hard cheeses.