Summer is well and truly upon us in Australia, and despite the rainy weather over the holidays here in Brisbane, the weather is certainly heating up! So to help you get through the next couple of months of soaking up the sunlight, here are 5 wines perfect for Summer!
To me, Summer wines are all about refreshing and crisp flavours to cool you down after a long hot day. They go well with lighter meals or can be enjoyed on their own. A glass of crisp wine watching the sun go down is my ideal state in Summer!
So here we have five ideas for you to get the most out of the warmer months.
Chateau La Gordonne Verite du terroir Bio Rosé for pretending you’re on a European Vacation
If you’re like me you’re itching to travel, but with that not quite on the cards yet the next best thing is faking it with some Provence Rosé. The Chateau La Gordonne Verite du terroir Bio Rosé transported me to the French Riveria with its classic Provence style and is a great Summer Sipper. You know I love a good Rosé any time of year but this one really hit the spot for me, and there’s no better time for Rosé all day than in Summer!
Taylors Promised Land Pinot Grigio and long lunches
I’m not usually into white wine as much but I’ve been loving Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris lately. They are so refreshing and perfect for pairing with food. A light and refreshing white wine is always a Summer staple, and this Pinot Grigio from Taylors is the perfect sipper for those lazy long lunches. Crisp and refreshing packed full of pear and citrus, it pairs beautifully with salads and fresh Summer flavours.
Sticks Blanc de Blancs and celebrations
There are plenty of reasons to pop bubbles in Summer and this Blanc de Blancs from Sticks is the perfect pairing. You don’t need to break the bank on Champagne when we have so many great sparkling wines from Australia to enjoy! This wine is generous and creamy with decadent notes perfect for making any celebration a little fancier.
Vino Intrepido Lambrusco and dinner
Lambrusco is known for being slightly spritzy and made for food, and Vino Intrepido has produced this style using grapes from Mildura for all of us to enjoy. It is made using the ancestral method of fermentation in the bottle giving this red a refreshing, spritzy style. It’s the perfect red for those hot Summer nights to pair with a meal with its crunchy and savoury texture
Yarra Burn canned prosecco and the beach
I loved having these canned bubbles from Yarra Burn on hand over Christmas as they were perfect for taking to the beach. The prosecco is light and refreshing and perfect for sipping in the sun. They are great to have if you just want a glass of Prosecco and don’t want to open a whole bottle, or transport it back from the beach!
I hope this list of 5 wines perfect for summer has inspired your summer sipping. Which wine would you try first?