5 Wines To Try This Summer

Cheers to summer! What better way to toast the warmer months than with a glass of red, white or rose? The best summer wines enrich the season’s setting- whether it is a romantic summer night, a celebration with friends and family or grilling outdoors. We found five reasonably priced summer wines that are vibrant, refreshing, and easy to transport for your next get-together.

Gratien & Meyer Crémant de Loire (SRP $15) – Looking for a little pink bubbly? This one is from a winery with over 150 years of winemaking heritage and tradition. It features notes of raspberry, and strawberry. Enjoy as an aperitif or pair it with fish, white meat and around desserts.

Schloss Johannisberg Gelblack (SRP $30) This fruity off-dry wine has aromas of sweet pears, lemon peels and white flowers. A great pairing for salads, roasted chicken, and fresh seafood.

Capezzana Barco Reale (SRP $15) –A known crowd pleaser, the bright red fruit flavors of black cherry, blackberry lends to the wines versatility. It pairs well with pasta, as well as red and white meat entrees.

Pertinace Barbera d’Alba (SRP $15) – Bring this to your next BBQ as it pairs well with a variety of grilled meats. The generous red wine features blackberry and black cherry fruit flavors that lead to a long, lingering finish. The flavors make it versatile enough to drink throughout the meal.

Bollicini Brut and Rose (SRP $12/4-pack) – This four pack is likely to solve all your outdoor entertaining predicaments.   It is light, crisp and refreshing and has attractive packaging. Pair it with a pink paper straw for swigging straight from the can!