We’re here to help you get through the summer by showing you the best wines for hot weather and explaining why they are so good. Check out our next post for our five favourite white wine summer cocktails. Let’s first discuss a few of the rules associated with selecting summer wines. These steps will help you choose the best and most cooling option.
- Choose a wine with a high sourness level. It will have a clear, refreshing taste.
- They are inexpensive and have a simple texture, so they go well with most foods. Here are our top 5 picks for summer wines.
Chardonnay
Grapes can be grown in various weather conditions. Their aroma is often reminiscent of vanilla, walnuts, lemons, and fresh fruits. Originally from Burgundy in eastern France, this grape is now cultivated all over the world, from England to New Zealand.
Riesling
Riesling wine is a popular summer drink. It has a refreshing aroma, a crisp taste, and an exquisite level of crispness. This wine is great with salads, pasta, fish, cheese, and other summer foods.
Sauvignon Blanc
This crisp, dry wine is ideal for sipping in warm weather. It has a pleasant acidity and a grassy flavour. Its bold taste pairs well with many foods, including fresh oysters and cheese.
Pinot Gris
The darker Pinot Noir variety is the source of the white grape Pinot Gris. This wine has an incredibly light and refreshing flavour and a delicate and elegant aroma, with notes of citrus fruits, stone fruit, spices, and smoke.
Gewurztraminer
