It’s well and truly Summer here in Australia, and the perfect excuse for some thirst-quenching wines. So I thought I’d pull together 5 wines for warm days that are perfect for Summer sipping. They are all Australian producers and not only thirst-quenching but also delicious. So let’s jump into these 5 wines for warm days and good times in the sun!
Orbis Wines Pet Nat
Pet Nat is a great option if you’re after a thirst-quenching wine for warm weather, and this bright and vibrant wine from Orbis Wines ticks all the boxes. It’s naturally sparkling with notes of rhubarb, peach and strawberry. I love the beautiful colour and the refreshing fruity notes in this wine! It’s perfect if you’re looking for something that is bubbly but also unfined with no added sugar.
Peter Lehmann Portrait Riesling
If you’re looking for an affordable Summer sipper, the Peter Lehmann Portrait Riesling is perfect. This Riesling from the Eden Valley is ideal for everyday drinking with zesty, clean and refreshing notes. It would make a great match to seafood with citrus notes in the aroma and palate. And at $20 a bottle, it’s really affordable too!
St Annes Vineyard Rosé
Summer and Australia Day are perfect excuses for day sipping, and it wouldn’t be day sipping without a good Rosé. The St Annes Vineyard Rosé is beautifully dry and refreshing with lovely notes of florals and strawberry on the nose, and a hint of grapefruit on the palate. It has just the right amount of acidity to make it oh-so refreshing, and perfect for sipping in the sun!
Eden Road Tumbarumba Chardonnay
I love any excuse to enjoy a nice Chardonnay, and this Tumbarumba Chardonnay from Eden Road is perfect for enjoying alongside a summer meal. It’s got a lovely balance between stonefruit freshness and brioche and butterscotch. The palate is concentrated and complex with minerality and creaminess along with a nice crisp finish. Perfect for enjoying with a roast chicken or a cheese platter!
Lost Penny Wines Almond Row Shiraz
It wouldn’t be a list of 5 wines for Australia Day without a Barossa Shiraz, and the Lost Penny Wines Almond Row Shiraz is perfect alongside an Australia Day or Summer BBQ. It’s got a lovely balance between black fruit notes of cherry and blackberry and sweet spice. This wine is elegant and complex, making it a great option if you want a crowd-pleaser to enjoy alongside your BBQ.