Collection: Seasonal Sips: Summer

The Uncorked Summer Bouquet

Summer has its own rhythm: long lunches that become late dinners, spontaneous trips to the park, seafood by the coast and bottles opened simply because the sun is still shining. Our latest selection captures every part of the season, from pale Provence rosé and brilliantly fresh coastal whites to a generous Californian red made for the barbecue.

RUMOR, Côtes de Provence Rosé, 2025

Few wines announce the arrival of summer quite like a chilled bottle of Provence rosé. Pale, elegant and effortlessly refreshing, RUMOR brings together delicate white flowers, citrus and soft stone fruit, developing notes of peach and pomelo as it opens in the glass. Produced from certified-organic grapes with minimal intervention, it is a polished yet relaxed rosé suited to terraces, picnics, grilled seafood and almost anything served beneath blue skies.

Esk Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, 2025

For the first glass of a sunny afternoon, Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc delivers everything you could ask for: freshness, vibrancy and plenty of flavour. Fruit from Marlborough’s Wairau and Awatere valleys creates a lively combination of passion fruit, citrus, crisp apple, green fruit and fresh herbs. Bright acidity keeps the finish clean and dry, making it an ideal match for salads, goat’s cheese, seafood or simply a well-stocked ice bucket in the garden.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Chardonnay, 2024

As the afternoon stretches towards dinner, the 2024 Our Lady of Guadalupe Chardonnay offers something richer and more luxurious. Produced from the estate’s vineyard in California’s Sta. Rita Hills, it layers ripe Meyer lemon and lemon sorbet with creamy pastry, subtle caramel and a distinctive touch of sea salt. Despite its depth and concentration, bright acidity and cool maritime influence give the wine lift, making it a compelling choice for lobster, grilled chicken or an indulgent summer supper.

Cadre, Sea Queen Albariño, 2024

Sea Queen feels as though it was designed for days spent near the water. Grown just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean in California’s Edna Valley, this Albariño combines spicy citrus, orange blossom, jasmine and tropical fruit with a briny, mineral edge. Energetic acidity runs through the palate, carrying flavours of white peach, stone fruit and citrus into a long, saline finish. Pour it with oysters, ceviche or simply whenever the sea is slightly too far away.

Jonata, Todos, 2019

Summer drinking need not end when the white wines leave the ice bucket. Jonata’s Todos 2019 is a powerful yet beautifully composed Ballard Canyon red, led by Syrah and supported by Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Merlot and several smaller components. Dark cherry, black plum and red fruit are joined by black pepper, cedar, tobacco and savoury spice. It is the bottle to open when the barbecue is lit, the steaks are resting and the evening is only just beginning.

Whether you are planning a picnic, hosting friends in the garden, heading towards the coast or settling in for a long evening outdoors, discover a bottle made for the moment in our summer collection below.