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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
As told to Thomas Carr

Fun, fresh and fairly cheap: sommeliers’ 12 favourite Australian summer wines under $30

Composite showing four bottles of wine: the Sven Joschke, 2022 Chardonnay Pét Nat; Bulman Wines, 2023 Grenache Rosé; Unico Zelo, 2023 Jade & Jasper Fiano; and S.C. Pannell, 2021 Basso Garnacha
‘Anything pulled straight from the fridge is an easy win’: sommeliers recommend 12 Australian summer wines for under $30. Composite: Sven Joschke/Bulman Wines/Unico Zelo/S.C. Pannell

When choosing the ideal summer wine, there are a few things to consider. First up, anything pulled straight from the fridge is an easy win, which is why you can’t go wrong with bubbles of any kind. Prosecco is a no-brainer: it’s typically dry, light, fruity and easy on the wallet; while a blanc de blanc, made using only chardonnay grapes, will hit the summer brief with its typically crisp and clean profile: notes of citrus and green apple, a touch of minerality.

As far as white wines go, opt for styles that are crisp, fruity and unoaked, such as sauvignon blanc, riesling and pinot grigio. Wines with high acidity will invigorate the palate, creating that mouthwatering, lip-smacking effect that feels refreshing on a hot summer day.

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