Domaine du Trapadis, Rasteau 'Les Cras' 2019

In the Southern Rhone Valley, in a warm village best known for sweet fortified wines and rustic reds, Helen Durand is an outlier. She farms organically and hand-harvests grapes on her family estate, producing dry red wines focused on balance and freshness. This juicy red is a quintessential crowd-pleaser, an ideal alternative to barbera or elegant versions of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Tastes like: Raspberry, violets, black pepper.

How to drink: With roast chicken, ratatouille, or charcuterie.