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 try20 rosés to enjoy on International Rosé Day....
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Best summer red wines to drink chilledWhat styles to go for, plus our recommendations...
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Provence rosé: Panel tasting resultsThough real excitement was harder to find, the 2019 cru classés do stand out.
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German dry Riesling 2014 wines for summerSee five of our panel's top wines...
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BBQ wines: 18 picks to accompany your barbecue dishesWith summer now in full swing, check out our guide to the perfect BBQ wines...
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Picnic wine recommendations for the summerPlan the perfect picnic by packing the right wines...
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Greek white wines to drink this summerPerfect partners for good food and sunshine...
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Light white wines for summer under £20White wines to enjoy this summer...
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Best South American wines: Great value picks for summerFrom crisp whites to fruity rosés and juicy, spicy reds for barbecues...
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25 great-value French red and rosé wines under £2525 inexpensive but tasty red and rosé wines worth seeking out...
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Best Albariño wines under £20: Ten to tryDry whites that won't break the bank this summer...
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Great white wines for summerGet these wines chilling...
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Best value Sancerre under £15Find the best deals from our panel tasting...
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Best Provence rosés for under £20/$30The best ones at great prices...
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Screwcap wine: Best summer picksNo need for a corkscrew with these fine picks...
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Lighter wines for summer under £20: The reds18 top reds with 12.5% alcohol or less
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Rosé wines with food: Inspiration for great pairingsPremium rosé to match with good food...
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Beyond Assyrtiko: Alternative Greek whitesGreece is a treasure trove of white varieties...
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Top 10 English sparkling under £30Celebrate summer with English sparkling...
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Côtes de Provence rosé: panel tasting resultsSome delicious wines for the summer...
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Premium English sparkling wine to try this summerSusie Barrie MW picks out some English sparkling wines to drink this summer...
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Tuscan white wines for summer: Vernaccia di San GimignanoPerfect for summer and offering great value...
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Best summer wines: Steven Spurrier’s top picksNot 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 shortageThere's a shortage looming, say experts...
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Summer Wines: Top Five Grüner VeltlinersGrüner 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 summerThe 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 DecanterAlways pick the lightest...?
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Ten of the best California rosé winesAs 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 tryThe Champagne Magnum is a symbol of celebration and extravagance...
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Top sparkling rosé wines to drink todayWith summer fast approaching, it's time to enjoy some of these sparkling rosé wines...
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Top 10 Sancerre red wines to tryThink 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.
