Summertime and Summer Wine

It's about summertime, and the living is...hot. We're on our way to July, and many of us are starting to, if not already, experience the summer heat. 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!

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2004

Thomas Ryan

9.3

With Garmendia’s at Lakeshore Reserve vacation June 2024 — 2 years ago

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Azienda Agricola COS

Terre Siciliane Frappato 2022

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.3

The perfect summer wine. Lightly chilled like they do in Sicilian restos. Beautiful transparent color, highly mineral and salty, only 12.5 degrees. — 2 years ago

John, Paul and 5 others liked this

Castello di Amorosa

North Coast Pinot Grigio 2020

"Odedi"

9.0

Pale lemon in color with a green hue.

Fruity nose of citrus, lemons, apples, sweet grapefruits, light green vegetables, herbs and spices.

Medium-bodied with medium plus acidity. Nice and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with citrus, lemons, yellow apples, spices, light tropical fruits, white pepper and minerals.

Medium finish with limes and light grapefruits.

This is a very tasty Pinot Grigio from California. Easy drinking with nice balance.

Good by itself or with food, and will pair nicely with fresh green salads.

Tangy and fruit forward with a creamy mouthfeel.

A great party wine that I had by the pool with a great view.

13.7% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$26. — 5 years ago

Chris, Severn and 9 others liked this

Trixie

Nice photo! 🥂

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1992

Mike Saviage

9.5

Last night in MT at the lake. Gave this several hours of air. Nice dark tawny color. Vibrant in the glass. The nose is great right away and stayed on point through the evening. Notes of black cherries, warm raspberries, old cedar, some plums and a little leather saddle. Rich and silky in the mouth. Velvet glove. Long finish. Great wine. — 7 years ago

Ron, Shay and 17 others liked this

Maison Saint Aix

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé Blend 2023

Andrew McIntyre

9.0

Summer has finally arrived here and that means BBQ and Rose! Fruity and acidic...crows pleaser and very drinkable! Went well with Bruscetta and grilled lemon chicken — 2 years ago

Ted, Tom and 6 others liked this

Louis Latour

Grand Ardèche Chardonnay 2021

Sharon B

9.5

Spent the afternoon at my friends house drinking wine and enjoying great music and beautiful weather! — 2 years ago

with Denise

Jan, Joshua and 13 others liked this

Joshua Fisher

It’s finally spring in napa. Good sun and temps

Sharon B

@Joshua Fisher great for the grapes!!

Groth Vineyards & Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Jonathan Wall

9.2

Great with a backyard steak. Medium bodied. Very drinkable now... but I’ve had some that do bring on added dimensions when put away. Nose was soft, but hard to compete with the outdoors. — 5 years ago

Ericsson, Ron and 12 others liked this

Clos Ste. Magdeleine

Cassis Rosé Blend 2018

Sarah O'Kelley

9.0

When you get back from vacation and want to pretend you’re still on vacation 🤣 strawberries, white flowers, rocks all the things! — 7 years ago

Sharon, Paul and 10 others liked this

Peter van den Besselaar

What a fine idea 👍

Doi Shuzo

Sword of the Sun Sake

Austin Hohnke

9.0

Very pretty and on the delicate side. Packaging nails the tasting notes with cucumber, green tea, and melon rind, though I also get the banana that many tasters mention. From a small brewery, and a prefecture known for its pristine water sources. Pair with Kumamoto oysters or scallop sashimi. Environmentally sustainable, energy efficient brewery. Alcohol stands out to me at 15.5%. — 2 years ago

Severn, Andrew and 1 other liked this