Summertime and Summer Wine

It's summertime, and the living is...hot. We're our way to the middle of July, and many of us are experiencing some pretty intense heat waves. What can you do to stay cool besides sitting in front of the AC, jumping in any nearby body of water, or just sweating 24/7? You could pop a few bottles of wine cool enough to battle the summer heat. We've gathered notes from the Delectable community to help you find the bottle to match your chosen way to stay cool. From poolside sippers to beach beverages, we have it all. Cheers and stay cool!

Piattelli Vineyards

Reserve Luján de Cuyo Malbec 2020

Yup, score is definitely influenced by the view. That aside this classic Argentine Malbec is perfect for pizza dinner. Bold, acidic, tannic and slightly fruity. — 4 years ago

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Sharon B

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Another gorgeous view! Where is this?
Ericsson

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Punta Mita. Mexico.

The Ojai Vineyard

Camp 4 Vineyard Vermentino 2021

The Ojai Vineyard - Camp 4 Vineyard - Santa Barbara County - Vermentino - 2021

Superb Santa Barbara County Fruit, Fruit is round and expertly ripe. Those in the know, know Camp 4 Vineyard.

Santa Barbara Terroir on the nose. Sight is greenish yellow. Medium+-Full body. Acidity is medium, keeping things early summer quenchable and drinkable without being bracing, and retaining the fun summer fruitiness without being bonkers. Flavor profile has a bit of grass, hay, and white peach notes. Delicious. Multi-bottle purchase. Highly recommend making a reservation for tasting if planning a trip to Ojai.

So far, for the limited amount of Vermentino in CA, and the ones I have been lucky enough to come across, This is my favorite still wine Vermentino (yes, theres sparkling out there too)

#CaliforniaLove

#SoLongNorCal

#LivingLaVidaSoCal
— 4 years ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Love the Ojai Vyds tasting room in Ojai.

Foxtrot Vineyards

Naramata Bench Pinot Noir 2019

Start your vacation in Vancouver with a glass of this wonderful Pinot Noir or open a bottle wherever you are and imagine you’re smelling the breeze off the sea , the scent of the pine, and the sunset that doesn’t finish in the summer. — 4 years ago

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with Gordon

Vietti

Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d'Asti 2020

Ming L
9.0

First beach weekend of 2022. Refreshing and delicious as usual. Just a delight on a hot summer day. — 4 years ago

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Perfect hot day wine.
Ming L

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Absolutely is! Thanks again for the advise on this one @Severn Goodwin !

Ashes & Diamonds Winery

Blanc No 1 2018

Ashes & Diamonds Blanc 2018: Medium-plus bodied. Aromatic nose. Excellent balanced & great acidity. Citrus, green apple & green veg from the Sauvignon Blanc and melon, apricot & tropical fruits notes from the Sémillon. Creamy crisp finish. This is an absolute gorgeous Bordeaux style blend from Napa and from the skilled winemaking abilities of Steve Matthiasson. An excellent, refreshing wine selection for pool time & new friends! Have a great weekend! Cheers🍷 — 4 years ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Vermentino 2021

Good for hot weather — 4 years ago

Billy, Barberry and 9 others liked this

Somnium

Napa Valley Rosé Blend 2021

This wine has notes of a saline sea breeze on the nose. Crazy as it seems maybe even like a salt marsh. Maybe a little tart cherry there as well. Very pleasant and refreshing. This is a very pleasing, elegant style rose. Enjoyed on the back patio on a summer Sunday evening. — 4 years ago

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G.D. Vajra

Rosabella Rosato Langhe Rosé Blend 2021

Favorite rose so far this summer…. Simple, balanced, crushable. Strawberry, watermelon, cherry…no need to reinvent the wheel…. 2 bottles required for 2 people. — 4 years ago

Eric, Michelle and 8 others liked this

Boundary Breaks Vineyard

Bubbly No. 356 Dry Riesling 2018

Simple citrus, but super clean, refreshing, and reliable. Perfect for the beach. I was a little worried about the bubbles holding up after a few years but they did! — 4 years ago

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Maison Saint Aix

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé Blend 2021

Pétanque and Rose...quintessentially summer. This was fresh and fruity. Combated the sweltering heat well and was extremely refreshing. — 4 years ago

Aravind, Daniel and 6 others liked this

Patent Wines

Yountville Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Pale lemon in color with a green tint.

Very aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus, limes, green apples, gooseberry, light tropical fruits, spices, guava, lemon peel and herbs.

Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, green apples, earth, herbs and spices.

Spicy finish with almonds and limes.

This is a tasty Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley. Spicy, refreshing and tangy.

Feels very much like a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and better after 15 minutes of airtime.

A good pool wine that I paired with a beautiful day by the beach. Will also pair nicely with oysters.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$33.
— 4 years ago

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Trixie

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Pretty photo!☀️
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@Trixie thanks 😃

Bieler Père et Fils

Sabine Aix en Provence Rosé Blend 2021

Wonderful summertime wine. Leans more towards the red fruits. Perfect with seared tuna Niçoise salad. Would pair perfectly with a number of summer dishes. — 4 years ago

Ericsson, Severn and 3 others liked this

Azienda Agricola Le Ragnaie

Troncone Toscana Sangiovese 2019

Wonderful with our goat cheese and summer squash flatbread. Thanks Open Tuesdays wines!! — 4 years ago

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Villa Franz

Rheingau Riesling 2019

Light, bright and delicious! Perfect on a hot summer evening. — 4 years ago

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Anne Amie Vineyards

Rosé of Pinot Noir 2020

Ripe peach, crushed strawberry, warm beach sand; Peach peel, dried strawberries, ripe red currant. Zingy and fun, great food pairing wine!

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On the Lawn at Tanglewood this afternoon with our first show of the season, a popular artist event with The Mavericks / Nick Lowe / Los Straitjackets. A lot of guitar talent on stage today!
— 4 years ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

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Will be in Boston July 13 - 14 any suggestions?

Thackrey & Co

Pleiades California White wine 2019

Lovely! Beach camping this weekend and this wine pairs well with the salty air! — 4 years ago

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Domaine Saint Andrieu

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2021

Beach me up vibes all day baby. Smells like white peaches and clear skies and seashells. Zings on the tongue and you need that warming zing if like me you are gonna dip into the Pacific (soon I hope anyway I love the sea). The palate is chilled melon, gushing wet stone, and some sort of flower whose name I’ll never remember.
It’s terrible, I can name 7 synonyms for Tempranillo, but when it come to the rest of all botanica I can’t get it together.
Anyway. This finishes a with a hit of grapefruit flavor so from stone fruits to melon to citrus it runs the fruit gamut.
Gushing wet stone is the through-line. I don’t know if it has a dramatic arc but I don’t think it needs it.
— 4 years ago

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Domaine Bernard Defaix

Côte de Lechet Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2010

Still holding up. Not premox! Lovely and delicate, with beach and tide pool aromas, brine, seaweed, salty air. Perfect w oysters. Delicious. — 4 years ago

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