Summer calls for wines that are crisp, refreshing, and full of character — and 2025 has brought some stellar picks to the table. Whether you’re lounging in the garden, firing up the grill, or packing a picnic, there is something for every occasion here at Waterside Wines.

Summer picnics call for wines that are refreshing, portable, and food-friendly, we would recommend a rose or red wine such as:

Coquille De Fleur Cinsault Rose

Coquille de Fleur Cinsault Rosé is a charming French rosé that captures the essence of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It has a fruit forward aroma with notes of wild raspberry, candied strawberry, citrus, apricot, and gentle floral notes. With a lively and well-balanced palate, featuring ripe peach and tropical flavours with a subtle mineral finish. This wine pairs beautifully with seafood salads, grilled vegetables, sushi, baked salmon, and pesto pasta.

Link: Coquille De Fleur Cinsault Rose buy now with Waterside Wines Online

Prices: £11.99 for 1 x 75cl bottle, 6 x 75cl for 5% off (£11.39), 12 x 75cl for 10% off (£10.39)

Don’t Tell Gary Australian Shiraz

Don’t Tell Gary Shiraz is a bold and expressive red wine from Australia with a cheeky backstory and serious winemaking chops. It has a deep garnet colour, with an aroma of black cherry, mixed spice, and hints of pepper, it also has a palate of silky tannins with blackberry fruit, soft oak spice, and a medium – bodied structure. It pairs very well with chargrilled steak, slow-braised beef brisket, roast duck, or a classic Aussie meat pie.

Link: Discover the Bold Don’t Tell Gary Shiraz buy now from Waterside Wine Online

Prices: 1 x 75cl bottle (£13.99), 6 x 75cl bottles 5% off (£13.29), 12 x 75cl bottles 10% off (£12.59)

For a summer beach day, you’ll want something refreshing, light, and easy to sip under the sun. We would recommend for this:

Moutard Methode Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs Brut

Moutard Méthode Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs Brut is a sparkling wine that delivers Champagne-level elegance—without the Champagne price tag. With an aroma of delicate notes with hints of almond, a crisp acidity, steely minerality palate, with flavours of granny smith apples, lemon, and grapefruit. It is also a nice pairing with soft cheeses, creamy blues, and even chocolate desserts.

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Prices: 1 x 75cl bottle (£13.94), 6 x 75cl bottles 5% off (£13.24), 12 x 75cl bottles (

Salmon Club Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Salmon Club Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant white wine from New Zealand’s iconic Marlborough region, known for producing world-class Sauvignon Blancs. The aroma from this wine is bursting with citrus-lemon, lime, and grapefruit – with tropical hints of passion fruit and gooseberry. With a crisp and zesty palate with herbaceous notes and subtle minerality, and it is ideal with shellfish, goat’s cheese, and vegetarian dishes.

Link: Salmon Club Sauvignon Blanc: Quality Marlborough Wine . Best Value

Prices: 1 x 75cl bottle (£10.99), 6 x 75cl bottles 5% off (£10.44), 12 x 75cl bottles (£9.89)