The 10 Best Wines To Drink In Summer 2025
Summer 2025 is here, and that means it’s time to trade in the heavy reds and cozy nightcaps for wines that shine in the sun. Whether you're planning backyard barbecues, beach picnics, or lazy afternoons on the patio, the right bottle can elevate any warm-weather moment. From zesty whites and juicy chillable reds to the freshest pét-nats and dry rosés, we’ve rounded up the 10 best wines to keep on hand all season long. Cheers to sunshine in a glass!
A vibrant, dry, round Lambrusco that dances across your taste buds with playful energy! This spirited red greets you with cherry and blackberry, with layered floral aromas, before tickling your palate with its gentle bubbles. Each sip reveals a delightful medley of tart berries and stone fruits, with surprising savory notes that keep things interesting. The Faccia Di Vino Red Lambrusco is effortlessly drinkable while still packing plenty of personality.
Price: $22
SCHLOSSMUHLENHOF 'PINKE PINKE'
Crisp, slightly tart rosé dances with citrus, watermelon Jolly Rancher, and strawberry notes that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance. With its surprisingly rich texture and wallet-friendly price, it is the kind of wine that mysteriously disappears from your glass way too quickly!
Price: $19
JUMPING JUICE ‘HALF FULL’ RED 2024
A playful, crushable red blend that's all about keeping your spirits high and your glass at least half full. This chillable red delivers a crunchy punch of wild berries, plum skin, and pomegranate, with just enough peppery zip to keep things interesting. The clever mix of whole bunch and de-stemmed fermentation creates an aromatic party with a silky-smooth entrance. Its brief vacation in stainless steel and well-seasoned barrels ensures the fruit flavors stay pure and vibrant - perfect for when you need a wine that's as carefree as your weekend plans.
Price: $22
BEAVER CREEK, SAUVIGNON BLANC PET-NAT
Indulge in flavors of starfruit, apricot, lychee, elderberry, guava, and kiwi in this off-dry Sauvignon Blanc. With a great balance of acidity and a mouthwatering finish, you won't be able to resist another sip.
Price: $25
NRG captures the refreshing tartness and earthy flavor of Chenin, with a fun kick of Muscat to keep things interesting. Ideal for sabering at a party, livening up soirées, or simply sipping with your toes buried in the sand while basking in the sun on the beach!
Price: $26
Tart acidity, rocky minerality, zesty hints of citrus and tropical fruit, and a touch of tannins. Harvested from siliceous soils. In Alsace, siliceous soil combined with clay and other minerals gives wines a unique mineral flavor, balanced by ripe fruit and acidity. High in silica, these soils produce wines with a refined, sophisticated character and a lively acidity.
Price: $25
Limestone and clay soils and vines that are 30-50 years old give way to one excellent and refreshing white wine. Chenin is a fantastically diverse variety and this particular producer highlights its crispness, bursting with pears, quince, baked apples, and zesty acidity.
Price: $19
Bright, beachy vibes of grapefruit, ocean mist, and tangerine infused with hints of honeysuckle, chamomile, and a touch of apricot. Refreshing, dry orange wine.
Price: $26
BUDDY/BUDDY 'SWEET NOTHINGS' ORANGE MUSCAT
Light, aromatic, boasting notes of orange blossom and tangerines, with a subtly savory touch. This is for all you folks who love aromatic wines (think Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc).
Price: $28
ZINIEL ZINI LIGHT RED (1 LITER)
Sort of like stuck in the middle of rose and light red, this liter bottle is all about strawberry, cranberry, rhubarb and flowery vibes, with some cool minerality. It's light, it's fresh, it's delicious, and it's the ultimate porch pounder for those sunny days!
Price: $25
