Summer is in full force and the arrival of July means wine moments on patios, docks, decks and gatherings. Let’s share with you upcoming drinking occasions and the best possible bottles to have on hand to make them exceptional.
Selection of bubbles for sparkling wine lovers
Jackson-Triggs Entourage Grand Reserve Brut Sparkling 2016, $29.95
Kim Crawford Prosecco, $22.95
Saintly the Good Sparkling Rosé, $18.95
Quintessential domestic brands
Jackson-Triggs took home 18 medals at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards.
Suggested Wine: 2020 Jackson-Triggs Grande Reserve White Meritage, $25.95.
Inniskillin is Canada’s original Estate Winery and they took home an astounding 21 medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards this year. Suggested Wine: 2020 Inniskillin Discovery Series Gamay Noir, $19.95.
Growers was established 100 years ago in British Columbia and is known with a variety of ciders.
Suggested Wine: Growers Pear Cider, $3.45
Canned Wines
Bodacious Pinot Grigio , $3.95
Bask Rosé Spritz , $3.95
Wine-Based Cocktails
Watermelon Wonder PRIDE Frosé Kit
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of Jackson-Triggs PS Rosé
- 1/2 bottle of Saintly The Good Sparkling
- 1 can of Growers Sparkling Spritz Watermelon Lavender
- 5 cups of fresh seedless watermelon
- 4 cups of ice
- 3 oz lime juice
- 3 watermelon slices cut into wedges
- Few sprigs of mint for garnish
Directions
- Blend 5 cups of watermelon until smooth.
- Pour through a strainer, then add back to blender.
- Add ice, lime juice, rosé, sparkling, and cider to blender.
- Blend until it’s a thick, slushie consistency.
- Pour into a large pitcher, garnish with watermelon wedges and mint.
