Summer is the time for garden parties, picnics and beach days. Whether it’s crisp whites for al fresco dining, lighter reds for barbecues or refreshing rosés for balmy evenings – we bring you the bottles to buy for any occasion.
Our expert tasters have selected the finest examples from all over the world – so you can sit back and soak up the sun with the perfect glass of wine…
See our top summer wines rated by Decanter’s expert tasters, including:
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Should you put wine in the freezer?
It might seem like the obvious method – but is it the best?
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Best rosé wines: 20 under £25 to try
20 rosés to enjoy on International Rosé Day....
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Best summer red wines to drink chilled
What styles to go for, plus our recommendations...
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Provence rosé: Panel tasting results
Though real excitement was harder to find, the 2019 cru classés do stand out.
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German dry Riesling 2014 wines for summer
See five of our panel's top wines...
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BBQ wines: 18 picks to accompany your barbecue dishes
With summer now in full swing, check out our guide to the perfect BBQ wines...
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Picnic wine recommendations for the summer
Plan the perfect picnic by packing the right wines...
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Greek white wines to drink this summer
Perfect partners for good food and sunshine...
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Light white wines for summer under £20
White wines to enjoy this summer...
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Best South American wines: Great value picks for summer
From crisp whites to fruity rosés and juicy, spicy reds for barbecues...
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25 great-value French red and rosé wines under £25
25 inexpensive but tasty red and rosé wines worth seeking out...
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Best Albariño wines under £20: Ten to try
Dry whites that won't break the bank this summer...
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Great white wines for summer
Get these wines chilling...
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Best value Sancerre under £15
Find the best deals from our panel tasting...
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Best Provence rosés for under £20/$30
The best ones at great prices...
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Screwcap wine: Best summer picks
No need for a corkscrew with these fine picks...
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Lighter wines for summer under £20: The reds
18 top reds with 12.5% alcohol or less
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Rosé wines with food: Inspiration for great pairings
Premium rosé to match with good food...
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Beyond Assyrtiko: Alternative Greek whites
Greece is a treasure trove of white varieties...
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Top 10 English sparkling under £30
Celebrate summer with English sparkling...
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Côtes de Provence rosé: panel tasting results
Some delicious wines for the summer...
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Premium English sparkling wine to try this summer
Susie Barrie MW picks out some English sparkling wines to drink this summer...
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Tuscan white wines for summer: Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Perfect for summer and offering great value...
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Best summer wines: Steven Spurrier’s top picks
Not sure what to drink this summer? Steven Spurrier selects some top wines to enjoy in the sun...
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Great value Chablis under £20 – beat the shortage
There's a shortage looming, say experts...
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Summer Wines: Top Five Grüner Veltliners
Grüner Veltliner is perfect for al fresco dining on long summer evenings. Decanter's panel of judges give us their top five best examples...
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12 of the best Barbera d’Asti and Nizza wines to enjoy this summer
The ever-popular Barbera grape is grown in many regions of Italy, but it is most at home in Piedmont...
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Is pale rosé wine better quality? – ask Decanter
Always pick the lightest...?
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Ten of the best California rosé wines
As balmy weather and lengthening days signal the arrival of spring, it’s time to think about travel, adventure—and rosé.
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Magnum of Champagne: Top wines to try
The Champagne Magnum is a symbol of celebration and extravagance...
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Top sparkling rosé wines to drink today
With summer fast approaching, it's time to enjoy some of these sparkling rosé wines...
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Top 10 Sancerre red wines to try
Think you know what Sancerre is all about? Expand your summer drinking repertoire with these red wines from the French wine region that is famous for its Sauvignon Blanc.
