Summer calls for crisp, cold, and refreshing white wines for beach days, lounging by the pool, and afternoon sips on the dock. Warm, balmy evenings are perfect for sipping red wine with your favourite bbq dishes.
Whether you crave light-bodied wines like Champagne, Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, or the rich aromas of a fine Chianti or a bold Cabernet Sauvignon, we have the perfect wine recommendations to pair with seasonal summer dishes.
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Champagne Victoire Brut Prestige
Champagne, France
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LCBO#: 190025, $41.10 SHOP »»
Straw colour with fine bubbles; brioche, floral and nutty aromas with a citric note; extra dry, toasty, nutty and dried lemon fruit flavours with lively acidity to finish.
Era Sauvignon Blanc Organic Terre Siciliane IGT
Sicily, Italy
LCBO#: 632307, $12.05 SHOP »»
For decades the Botter family has been crafting quality wines that suit many palates. From the warm climate of Sicily, this sauvignon blanc is made with organically grown grapes. Pale lemon in colour, with aromas and flavours of candy, fig, banana and pear.
Medium-bodied and extra dry, this is well-suited for seafood and summer salad with goat cheese.
Famille Sichel Sirius AOC Bordeaux 2019
Bordeaux, France
VINTAGES#: 23980, $17.95 SHOP »»
"Partly fermented in wood, this balanced wine reveals delicious citrus acidity allied to tropical fruits and cinnamon. The wine is both fruity and textured, with minerality and zingy orange zest. Ready to drink now through 2023." Best Buy. Score: 92 Pts. - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, October 1, 2020.
Serve with salad and sole fillet.
Zenato Pinot Grigio 2021
Venezie, Italy
VINTAGES#: 37648, $17.95 SHOP »»
A popular producer with Vintages customers, Zenato grows their Pinot Grigio in the hills of northern Italy and makes the wine in stainless steel to achieve a focused, food-friendly style. Look for delicate orchard fruit aromas and flavours.
Pair with hors d'oeuvres, summer salads, and grilled fish.
Cuatro Rayas Vendemio Nocturna Verdejo 2021
Spain
VINTAGES#: 14028, $13.95 SHOP »»
Harvested at night and made in stainless steel to maximize freshness, this vegan-friendly wine delivers tangy lime, fresh herbs and passion fruit, with a clean, crisp finish.
"Pale straw in the glass, this wine has aromas of grapefruit and chopped green herbs. It offers flavours of white peach, lemon-lime, dried hillside herbs and orange zest. It is bright on the palate from first sip through the vivid finish." Score: 90 Pts. - Mike Desimone, Wine Enthusiast.
Sip with vegan tempura-fried avocado tacos or baja fish tacos.
De Chanceny Crémant De Loire Brut Rosé
Loire Valley, France
LCBO#: 211466, $20.05 SHOP »»
Lovely pink colour with brilliant highlights. Fine, persistent bead. Freshness and finesse: fine, lively bouquet with fresh, red-berry fruit aromas (wild strawberries and cherries). Lively initial impression on the palate and good aromatic intensity. Well-balanced, following through with a fresh, wonderfully subtle aftertaste.
To learn more about De Chanceny Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé, read the Toronto Life article »»
Pair with salmon (grilled, poached or smoked), seared scallops, prosciutto or French style cured jambon, soft cheeses, and asparagus in a beurre blanc sauce.
Gran Passione Rosato IGT Veneto
Veneto, Italy
LCBO#: 13522, $16.00 SHOP »»
Veneto's Botter Wines is devoted to winemaking: it is their 'Gran Passione'. Their merlot-based rosé has a medium-bodied, dry style. Opening with floral aromas of roses and sweet violet, its delicate flavours of strawberry, blackberry and blueberry lead to a crisp, dry finish.
Enjoy as an apéritif.
Amalinda Organic Monastrell 2019
Jumilla, Spain
VINTAGES#: 25526, $13.95 SHOP »»
A round, creamy-textured red with blackberry, dark-walnut and some chocolate character. It's medium-bodied with a fresh, clean finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now." Score: 92 Pts. - James Suckling, July 14, 2021.
Pair with roasted pork or lamb.
Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2019
Tuscany, Italy
VINTAGES#: 3962, $23.95 SHOP »»
"Brilliant, intense ruby red. Delicately drawn nose with notes of dark cherry, a little black truffle and light aromas of plum. Polished, delicately woven tannins. Displays hints of cherry and raspberry; juicy. An exceptionally drinkable Chianti Classico." Score: 92 Pts. - Falstaff, November 26, 2021.
Pair with a classic Tuscan dish: bistecca alla fiorentina.
Blue Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Monterey 2019
California, U.S.A.
VINTAGES#: 17815, $19.95 SHOP »»
We talk a great deal about the impact of cooling fogs on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but Cabernet Sauvignon can also benefit when there is ample sunshine to fuel ripening. Cool-climate Cabs are lean and elegant rather than burly and powerful, but they retain Cabernet's signature structure and cassis notes. This one is vivid and complex, with black fruit, oak, vanilla and mocha. Drink through 2025.
Serve with bbq rib, burgers and grilled veg.
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Enjoy the flavours of the season with a fresh summer salad.
Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad
Fresh, juicy peaches make for a sweet twist on this classic tomato and fresh mozzarella caprese salad, and a tangy white balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together.
Get the recipe at The Modern Proper »»
Pair with Zenato Pinot Grigio 2021
Blackberry Goat Cheese Salad
This salad is perfect in late summer, when blackberries are dripping off their stems. Pistachios, chèvre and honey-mustard vinaigrette pair perfectly with peppery arugula and sweet vine-ripe fruit.
Get the recipe at The Modern Proper »»
Pair with Era Organic Sauvignon Blanc
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