Zingerman's Ann Arbor Mushroom And Barley Soup

Red · Medium · Dry

Mendoza Malbec, the global benchmark — high-altitude vineyards giving deep purple wines with plum, violet, cocoa, and soft tannins. Reliably excellent at most price points.

Red · Light · Dry

Gamay-based reds from southern Burgundy — light, fruity, food-friendly. The serious Cru bottlings (Morgon, Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent) drink like Pinot Noir at half the price.

Spain's overlooked next-door neighbor to Rioja — Tempranillo and Garnacha with bright red fruit, soft tannins, modest prices. Often the best-value Spanish red on the shelf.