The sun-kissed afternoons, the crisp fresh air, the laughter of your closest friends, ice-cream dates, the light warm breeze and endless fun. I am referring to the joy that comes with summer. However, these hot days are incomplete without a drink to cool you down. Now, I present to you five best wines to upgrade your summer. Here goes:

1) True Colours Cava

True Colours Cava, is a lot more wine with a dramatic bottle. This dry sparkling wine supports the “social movements for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) communities.” “Love is Sparkling…and Social!”

What it tastes like:  

Subtle richness, bread dough, nose tickling bubbles, fresh and fruity. Hints of pear, apple and soft notes of lemon and orange without being too sweet. The perfect amount of yeast and bubble. A pleasant sipper! Goes down a little too easy! Perfect for a hot summer day.

Pairs well with: 

Appetizers and snacks, aperitif, cured meat, lean fish and shellfish. 

2) Piquette Rose

A 2019 bestseller, this wine is a perfect summer afternoon banger. One of the best wines to cool you down this summer.

What it tastes like:

Super juicy, light fizz, notes of pineapple, tangerine, grapefruit. Nice crisp acidity that makes this wine super refreshing. Super easy to drink!

Pairs well with: 

Charcuterie, fresh salad, soft cheeses, feta, spinach, mint and quinoa tartelettes.

3) Kindeli

Kindeli is one of the rare natural wines. Made with organically farmed fruit, sans sulphur makes it one of a kind. All the flavours, blending in perfect harmony, takes you down to a metaphorical tour of a splendid garden.

What it tastes like:

This kindeli is easy to drink and perfect for a hot summery day. The raspberry tones and a very earthy wine to drink makes it one of the highly recommended wines from Kindeli. Undoubtedly, one of the best summer wines.

Pairs well with:  

beef, lamb, rich fish (salmon and tuna), spicy food and hard cheese. 

4) Progetto Calcarius Ca 40.08 ‘Nu Litr’ Orange Puglia

This sparkling fresh and youthful wine is one of the most famous wines amongst the wine fanatics. It has been a consistent best-seller for the past few years.

What it tastes like:

It tastes a bit like a melted popsicle. Not as funky as other orange wines, its refreshing taste has medium to low acidity. Very fun, super easy to drink and tastes like orange peels dashed with a hint of salt. With rich aroma of apricot, and hints of peach in it. It is super dry with a bitter ending. Calcarius is a beautiful, refreshing summer packed in a bottle. Now, money does buy happiness.

Pairs well with: shellfish, crab, lobster and vegetarian meals.

5) Willamette Valley Syrah

Willamette Valley Syrah is an all-natural wine. It comes in white, rosé, and red. Made in Dion vineyard, it is made of wild yeast, neutral oak and no additives except for a negligible amount of sulphites. Unfined and unfiltered.

What it tastes like:

A party of delicious red fruits. With an extremely vibrant acidity. Crisp and refreshing with a pleasant bouquet and fruity finish. Best ice cold. You don’t want to miss out on this one.

Pairs well with:

Pork, shellfish, vegetarian and poultry. Bon appétit!

Have you tried these before? Do you have any favourites? (If yes, I’d love to know).

xx

Yachna

(Photos and recommendations by 121 JasperLiquor).