The 10 Best Summer Wines for Every Budget

Let’s face it, summer is the perfect time to indulge in some delicious, refreshing wines. Whether it’s a sweet and refreshing rosé with girlfriends, a crisp and dry white wine paired with seafood, or a full-bodied red wine over a cool campfire, wine is a great way to unwind, unwind and enjoy summer evenings good way. maximum. Finding the right wine for your special occasion can be tricky, but there are plenty of warm-weather wines to choose from to suit a variety of budgets and tastes. I chatted with our friend and local wine sommelier Greta Calabrese about her top tips for red, white, rosé and sparkling wines to enjoy this summer – whatever your budget, she can Satisfy your needs! Read on for her tips and best tips for buying wine this summer.

Don’t know where to start when buying wine? Here are some of Greta’s suggestions.

• Get to know your local wine supplier. This could be the friendly face behind the counter at your favorite neighborhood wine shop, or the person stocking the shelves at the big-box grocery store. You’d be surprised how many people swear by the advice they receive from trusted Trader Joe’s employees. It is important to disclose your preferences to them. Do you like red or white? Dry and subtle or rough and bold?
• Set the same standards for your wine selections as you do for your sourcing of meat, vegetables, clothing, and more. Wine is a product of agriculture, and like all farming, there are various practices there. You can consult with your wine professional (or check online!) to ensure that the bottle of Pinot Noir you will be pairing with organic food from the farmers market is responsibly and that the grapes are living free of pesticides and other harmful substances Living chemicals.

The 10 Best Summer Wines for Every Budget

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sancer bulsicott

Sancerre Considered the best expression of Sauvignon Blanc, and for good reason. Vineyards in the region are planted in soils rich in minerals such as limestone and flint. Have you ever noticed that certain still white wines sometimes look a little bubbling or feel like little sparks on your tongue? That’s what high mineral wines taste like, and it’s caused by the vine’s roots absorbing those tiny rock fragments. Les Boursicottes is a sixth-generation organic farm, and this wine is sure to please everyone in your party.

• area: Loire, France
• price: $25-30
• Match: Gather with friends and family

Domitia Pickpool

Are you looking for something light and vibrant? Piper, loosely translated as lip thorn, and versatile, Domitia is organically grown by a husband and wife team. This wine is similar in appearance to Muscat, but comes from the southern coast of France, where fresh shellfish is a way of life. Pair it with any summer meal or sip to rehydrate from a long, scenic bike ride.

• area: Picpoul d Pinet, France
• price: $18-20
• Match: Shellfish, Seafood, Post-Summer Activities

Landhaus Mayer Gruner Veltliner

Gruner Almost always an exceptional value, and Landhaus Mayer really does a good job of it. This grape variety is very important to Austrian wine culture, and the variety often has flavors of stone fruit and spicy spices. You can expect great acidity from this bottle, which is lovely with a meal or alone.

• area: Burgenland, Austria
• price: $14-16
• Match: Dinner or happy hour alone

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Ercol Rose

Ercol (translated as Hercules) is an interesting project from a cooperative in the respected Piedmont region of northern Italy. Their wines are easy to drink, super tasty, and come in one liter bottles. Featuring Barbera and Dolceto, the region’s native grape varieties, this rose is a smart addition to your next beach sunset or picnic brunch.

• area: Piedmont, Italy
• price: $16-19
• Match: Beach Sunset, Picnic Brunch

Vacheron Constantin Sancerre Rose

If you can find this rose on the shelf or on the wine list, don’t miss the chance to rate this rose.Vintage after vintage, this wine is made from 100% organic Pinot Noir Sancerre, grown on some of the most mineral-rich soils in the world. Vacheron Constantin produces very little, and because of its reputation and mouthwatering freshness, roses are always sold out. This is the perfect shellfish pairing and/or gift for entertaining your friends at the beach or lake shack.

• area: Loire, France
• price: $40-45
• Match: Shellfish or gifts for family/friends

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Gramona cuvée

Gramona has been producing beautiful sparkling wines for almost 200 years using organic and biodynamic grapes grown in the northeastern corner of Spain.Similar to what you’d find in a typical cava, their cuvée The bottling features Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada varieties. Unlike typical cava, it undergoes a lengthy aging process that imparts all the roast and refinement you’d expect from a much more expensive wine. This bottle can take you through a whole meal, but I ultimately recommend it as an aperitif, with cheese or a sandwich board.

• area: Penedes, Spain
• price: $19-23
• Match: cheese or sandwich board

Ramondi Bernier Latitude white in white

If you’re going to splurge on champagne, have it come from a small organic grower like Larmondier-Bernier. This is a captivating wine with a quality far beyond that orange label we all know.Domain latitude Made entirely from Chardonnay and aged for at least 30 months before release. The result is a rich, creamy champagne definitely worthy of any special toast.

• area: french champagne
• price: $55-62
• Match: a special occasion, toast

Red Army

Aveland Pinot Noir

Oregon Pinot Noir has really taken off over the past decade. Known for its cool climate and volcanic soils, the Willamette Valley stands out from its California counterparts. As we embrace the cold nights that may come in late summer, Aveland Pinot Noir It’s the open bottle with your cheese and deli sauce.

• area: Willamette Valley, Oregon
• price: $20-22
• Match: Chilled Nights, Cheese and Deli Sauce

Franco Serra Barbera d’Alba

Barbera is a grape that makes everyone happy. Whether you’re looking for something for your next BBQ or want to sip something around the campfire, this is a great option.

Franco Serra produces amazing value-driven wines and barbera alba Provides the balance and purity of fruit to complement almost any meal. It was so delicious.

• area: Piedmont, Italy
• price: $18-20
• Match: BBQ and Campfire

Quinta do Montalto Mahada Vineyard

Portuguese red blends are almost always overpriced, and this is a good example. This wine is organically grown and naturally fermented for a full-bodied wine with beautiful aromas.within reach Quinta do Montalto When you grill a steak or enjoy a cup before trying a paella recipe.

• area: Lisbon, Portugal
• price: $15-17
• Match: Grilled Steak or Paella

Wine lovers, what’s your favorite summer wine? Let us know in the comments!