Tis the season for warm weather happy hours and patio parties, or just a drink on the porch watching the sunset. We teamed up with Winestore in Morrison Shops and their Certified Sommelier and Vice President Ian Coyne to bring you the top wines that should be gracing your patios this summer.
But we’re not done yet. After you’ve picked the wine, you’ll need the accessories. We’ve got the best in drink ware and fun pieces from Swoozie’s to make your patio bar cart or picnic basket the envy of every guest. Cheers!
Lafage Cote Est White Blend from France | $9.99
Jean-Marc Lafage is famous for a host of wines, including Novellum Chardonnay. His wines from the Southern Rhone are nothing short of spectacular and this engaging white wine is crisp, tangy happiness in a bottle.
Lafage Miraflors Rosé France | $14.99
Dry rosé is the flavor of the moment, and southern France is the style’s birthplace and homeland. Laflage Miraflors is a refreshing blend of Mourvedre and Grenache Gris, more complex than most dry rosé you’ve had.
Janasse VDP RoséFrance | $9.99
Grenache makes a nice rosé, and adding one quarter each of Syrah and Cinsaut makes a more complex rosé. Having the great Domaine Janasse produce this tangy rosé makes the wine even better.
Waccamaw Sonoma Chardonnay USA | $9.99
Put together a bunch of passionate kids (some with backgrounds selling wines for legends such as Eric Solomon and Martine Saunier) deeply immersed in the California biz and you can find some pretty tasty wines.
Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay USA | $12.99
Ian say’s “Wente’s way with Chardonnay has always gotten to me. There’s something about their style of fat and rich fruit, combined with clean and fresh tartness. Whether in a blind setting or when I know what I’m drinking, I keep finding myself preferring Wente over other, bigger names.”
Scarpetta Barbera Italy | $14.99Â
When Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey of the famed restaurant Frasca decided to get in the wine business, he chose very good vineyard sources: this Barbera is from Monferrato, the grape’s birthplace, offering tangy, spicy red fruit length.
Don’t forget the other happy hour necessities!
Swoozie’s has got you covered when it comes to patio must haves. We’re loving the drink ware, fun napkins and wine tags.
Translucent Pink Wine Traveler |Â $16.95 – $26.95 each
Beverage Napkins (first) (second)| $5.95 each
Stemless Wine Glass | $19.95 each
Frost Traveler Stemless Wine Glass |Â $12.95 – $22.95 each
