6-23-2024 2:27pm

Some of the best summer wines to enjoy with family and friends.

Ypsilanti PressLLC Editor

The Crispest Summer Wines

There’s nothing better than crisp lighter wines on a hot summer day. We’ll be hosting a bunch this summer and I thought I’d share some of the best summer wines, in my opinion! The summer months call for lighter wines with tropical fruits and crisp acidity. We like to keep it light over here in the summer and that first sip of sweet wine is very telling. The perfect wine has notes of citrus, light body, bright acidity and fruity flavors for a great food pairing and overall summertime wines.

Out here, the summer season is full of hot days and the best options for delicious wines are typically a white blend, orange wines and rosé wines. Pair these with light salads and cheese bites for the perfect pairing. These are our favorite summertime wine choices for a nice, cool glass of wine in the warmer months to relax with after all of those beach days.

Societas

Firstly, not only are the prices of these wines fabulous, but they have a wide range and phenomenal variety to choose from. For summertime, I personally favor the Sauvignon Blanc because it’s a crisp white wine with notes of citrus. You can order these wines online directly to your door and they even have free shipping for orders over $75! Last summer, this was one of our top go-to choices. The fruity notes and price point made it perfect for hosting on warm days.

Pink Flamingo Gris de Gris

Secondly, apart from how adorable this bottle is, this is one of the crispest, most delicious wines to indulge in this summer! This fruity rosé has a hint of lemon and is actually harvested at night in efforts to retain its freshness. We recommend pairing this with a whipped dessert or any seafood this summer. Retailing at $16.99, you just can’t beat this price!

Wolffer

Thirdly, speaking of amazing variety, Wolffer is up there as a top choice with so many options for your preferences. They actually have a wine called Summer in a Bottle and it is exactly that! With notes of chardonnay, riesling, pinot blanc and sauvignon blanc, it’s truly the crispest white wine around! You can really taste the passionfruit, peach, honey and lychee, which is a great blend of flavors. One of my favorite parts is that the bottle is stunning! It’s covered in flowers and makes the perfect gift for any gathering you are attending.

Chateau Minuty Limited Edition Provence Rosé is a beautiful option for any summer meal. It’s another really pretty bottle, but the taste is even better than it looks! The rosé is light in body, has a light dryness and has fruity and floral notes, so it ultimately goes well with anything you’re eating!

Daughters

I wanted to make sure I include an orange wine in here because they scream summer to me! Of course, you can enjoy them year round, but they are so light and fruity, that summertime seems ideal for consumption. The 2016 Envelope Orange Wine is full of flavor! With notes of dried apricots, peaches, honey, roses, lychees, brown spice, brown sugar, apple compote, minerals, butterscotch and dried papaya, you are getting the best of every world here. I know these are more complicated flavors, but trust me when I tell you it’s one of the best orange wines around! Channing Daughters has a wine club where you can become a member and get great perks!

Hampton Water

I think we all know what the main focus here is. The Hampton Water Rosé is incredibly popular and for very good reason. It’s delicious! It’s crisp and light while being stunning to look at. This French wine has notes of strawberry and citrus, which I always think is so interesting because the strawberry isn’t overpowering at all. Serve with cheese and crackers and you have the ultimate party on your hands!