all our summer wines for $20 or less
There’s nothing quite like that first sip of wine after the hot sun gives way to a warm summer night. Best of all: You don’t need to blow your bank account or choke down vinegar to afford it. “A good summer wine has three essential characteristics,” says Natalie Tapken, the wine director at New York City’s Lure Fishbar and B&B Winepub. “First, it’s light, crisp, chilled, and super refreshing to complement the beautiful weather of the season. It should also be versatile enough to bring with you to the beach or barbecue and be paired with your favorite fish, vegetables, or other grilled delectables. Finally, a good summer wine shouldn’t be too expensive!”
To help us determine the best summer wines, we raise our glass to those well-versed in vino to uncork the best bottles that cost no more than $20 a pop. Cheers!
Ben Flajnik is a winemaker at Envolve Winery in Sonoma, California
“I drink a lot of our Sauvignon Blanc during the summer.It is an aromatic wine, crisp, has a clean style.
Tastes like: “Beautiful aromas of pink grapefruit, honeysuckle, and lime.”
Drink it with: Sushi, fresh seafood, or spicy Asian cuisine
Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, is a Master of Wine and author of The Everyday Guide to Wine.”It’s easy to sip, made up of over 50 percent Viognier, a fantastic breaking-into-summer grape with lovely floral aromas that remind you of spring, but luscious flavors of stone fruits we’re starting to see in the supermarkets now.”
Tastes like: White peach and apricot
Drink it with: Appetizers, fish, or Asian food
Tyler Colman, Ph.D., is author of A Year of Wine: Perfect Pairings, Great Buys, and What to Sip with Each Season
and the blog Dr. Vino.
“The low tannins make it a terrific summer red, since it can easily be served chilled.”
Tastes like: “Red fruit and lively acidity.”
Drink it with: This food-friendly wine can be paired with roasted chicken, sausage, salad, and basically anything eaten for lunch on a deck.
Mary Ann Vangrin is a co-founder of The Wine Sisterhood.
“It’s crisp and light; perfect for warm weather dining.
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Tastes like: “An explosion of apples and pear with a touch of lemongrass and minerals on the finish.”
Drink it with: Fish, cheese
Laura Maniec is a Master Sommelier and co-founder of Corkbuzz Wine Studio in Manhattan.
“The light, fresh red wine is perfect for summer; it’s got a kiss of sunshine and a silky smooth finish.
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Tastes like: Baked strawberries and wild herbs
Drink it with: “Great friends, long summer nights, great conversation, and anything on the grill, from sausages to burgers to grilled flank steak,” says Maniec.
all our summer wines for $20 or less available here
source: womens health
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