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Strawberry Moon 2026

We have a great lineup for the start of the summer social season. We’re grilling, hanging out with friends, and enjoying chilled wines on hot days. (I forgot to take a photo of the bottles before we filmed the video. As you can see, we loved these wines!)

Two rosés, two chillable reds, and of course a bonus bubbly and a bonus red.

Let’s get to it!

Airfield Estates Rosé of Sangiovese

Located in Washington’s Yakima Valley, Airfield Estates is one of the Northwest’s great family-owned success stories. The Miller family has farmed this property for generations, with the vineyard occupying land once used as a World War II pilot training airfield. Today, the family grows all of their own fruit, giving them complete control over quality from vineyard to bottle.

Sangiovese is one of Italy’s great rosé grapes, though it remains surprisingly uncommon in American rosé production. Here it delivers exactly what makes Italian rosato so appealing: vibrant red berry fruit, crisp acidity, and remarkable food friendliness. Think watermelon, cherry, raspberry, and citrus wrapped around a refreshing, dry finish.

This wine fits perfectly into the Strawberry Moon theme because it combines refreshment with personality. It is not simply another anonymous pink wine. It has structure, character, and enough acidity to make almost any summer meal taste better. Try it with grilled chicken, charcuterie, tomato salads, or pizza fresh off the grill.

Breaking Bread Zinfandel Rosé

Breaking Bread is one of California’s most exciting under-the-radar projects, founded around the idea that wine belongs at the table and should bring people together. The winery focuses on organic vineyards, minimal intervention winemaking, and producing wines that are both serious and joyful. Their Rosé of Zinfandel offers a refreshing reminder that White Zinfandel’s reputation should not prevent us from appreciating what properly made dry rosé from Zinfandel can achieve.

Made from organically farmed fruit grown in Northern California, this rosé shows delicate aromas of strawberry and red cherry along with a refreshing mineral character. Bright acidity keeps everything lively while subtle savory notes add complexity.

We selected this wine because it challenges assumptions. Most wine drinkers think they know what Zinfandel rosé tastes like. Then they taste this. TCWE has always enjoyed finding wines that encourage curiosity, and this bottle does exactly that. Pair it with shrimp tacos, grilled salmon, or a basket of fresh strawberries.

Anne Collard “Shi Fu Mi” Rouge

If there is a wine that perfectly captures the spirit of summer red wine, it might be Shi Fu Mi. Produced by Rhône Valley grower Anne Collard, this playful blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre is designed to be served slightly chilled and enjoyed with friends rather than analyzed to death. The name references the game “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” reflecting both the wine’s playful nature and the vineyard philosophy behind it. The wine comes from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards situated near the confluence of the Rhône and Gardon rivers, where cooling winds help preserve freshness and energy in the grapes.

In the glass, Shi Fu Mi bursts with juicy cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry notes, supported by subtle spice and herbs. The short maceration and stainless-steel aging preserve the wine’s vibrant fruit and remarkably fresh personality.

This is exactly the type of wine TCWE loves to champion. It proves that red wine does not have to be heavy, expensive, or intimidating to be memorable. Serve it with a slight chill alongside grilled sausages, pizza, burgers, or simply a summer sunset.

Leo Steen “Watershed Red” Mokelumne River

Few winemakers have impressed us as consistently as Leo Hansen. Born in Denmark and trained through years as a sommelier before becoming a winemaker, Leo brings a restaurant professional’s perspective to every bottle he produces. His wines are always balanced, food-friendly, and driven by freshness rather than power.

The Watershed Red comes from California’s Mokelumne River district in Lodi, an area known for deep sandy soils, old vines, and surprisingly elegant wines. The region’s alluvial soils and Mediterranean climate allow growers to produce fruit with excellent natural balance.

This style of wine perfectly embodies the new California that excites us. Expect bright red fruits, cranberry, pomegranate, herbs, and lively acidity rather than jammy richness. It is a red wine that practically begs for a slight chill.

TCWE has featured Leo’s wines repeatedly because they consistently overdeliver. They offer authenticity, character, and a sense of place while remaining immensely drinkable.

Bonus Bubbly: Under the Wire Sparkling Wine 2020, Mendocino County

Few sparkling wine projects have generated more excitement among wine professionals than Under the Wire. Founded by two of California’s most respected sparkling wine specialists, the project focuses exclusively on traditional-method sparkling wines made from cool-climate vineyards.

The 2020 Mendocino County bottling demonstrates why California sparkling wine deserves far more attention than it receives. Fine bubbles, bright citrus, green apple, toasted brioche, and vibrant acidity create a wine that feels simultaneously serious and celebratory.

We included it because every Strawberry Moon gathering deserves bubbles. Whether paired with oysters, fried chicken, potato chips, or absolutely nothing at all, sparkling wine remains one of the most versatile wines in the world.

Bonus Red: J. Hofstätter Lagrein, Alto Adige

Lagrein may be one of the world’s most underappreciated red grapes. Native to Italy’s Alto Adige region in the shadow of the Alps, it combines dark fruit, floral aromatics, and refreshing acidity in a way few other varieties can.

J. Hofstätter is one of Alto Adige’s benchmark producers, crafting wines that express the dramatic mountain vineyards of northern Italy. Their Lagrein delivers blackberry, plum, violet, cocoa, and subtle spice while maintaining an elegance that surprises many first-time drinkers.

This wine earned its place in the Strawberry Moon collection because it showcases what we love most about chillable reds. Despite its darker fruit profile, a brief visit to the refrigerator transforms it into a vibrant, energetic summer wine. It pairs beautifully with grilled steak, roasted vegetables, burgers, and late-night conversations around a fire pit.

Why These Wines?

The Strawberry Moon marks the beginning of summer’s social season. The wines in this collection were chosen not because they are powerful, prestigious, or expensive, but because they are enjoyable. They are wines for patios, picnics, backyard dinners, and impromptu gatherings.

At Twin Cities Wine Education, we believe the best wine is often the bottle that disappears first. These six wines remind us why.

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