Gamay, the grape of France's Beaujolais region, and fruity, spicy, modern grenache both fit the bill well, but don't freeze these red wines to death – 15 or 20 minutes in the fridge should be enough to enhance freshness and quenching qualities without numbing aroma and flavour. Sip these cool reds … cool.

Do you chill Gamay?

A full-bodied Barolo or Claret won't take kindly to an ice cooler, but light body varieties such as Pinot Noir and Gamay (the grape Beaujolais is made from) are classic grapes to serve chilled.

Should Gamay Noir be chilled?

Perfect Temperature: Pinot noir is best served slightly chilled at about 55°F. Don't Decant: Pinot noir is read to be served out of the bottle and does not necessarily need to be decanted.