Summer means crisp whites and fruity rosés, whether sipping at home in your backyard with family and friends or on the terrace of a winery in California. And if you can’t actually make it to a vineyard any time soon, bring California’s iconic Napa Valley and Sonoma wines to you with these four exceptional wines.
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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 2024 KARIA Chardonnay
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is one of Napa Valley’s most well-known wineries, celebrated for its elevation of American wine to global acclaim. For lovers of Chardonnay, opt for this bright and refreshing bottle, which opens with scents of lemon-lime zest, white peach, crème brûlée, honeydew, and slight floral accents touched with clove and vanilla. This wine is crafted from a selection of cool-climate vineyards across southern Napa Valley, resulting in a harmonious Chardonnay. $36
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Bricoleur Vineyards’ Isla Rose Brut Rosé
Bricoleur Vineyards in Sonoma County is best known for its premium, small-batch Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Rosé. From poolside afternoons and picnics to backyard barbecues, this sparkling wine begins with aromas of strawberry, white cherry and rosewater. Its flavors include citrus blossom, cherry marmalade and a dash of earthy minerality. It’s best served chilled and accompanied by light bites like watermelon, grilled seafood and soft cheeses. For each bottle sold, $5 is donated to V Foundation for cancer research, and for every case purchase, the winery matches the $60 donation. $60
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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 2024 AVETA Sauvignon Blanc
This wine promises bright acidity and freshness, ideally paired with a seafood dinner or outdoor gathering. The wine, named after a Roman water goddess, is mainly crafted from Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll District vineyards, including the estate’s Danika Ranch vineyard. Aromas of lemongrass, kiwi, tangerine, grapefruit, guava, dried herbs and a hint of wet straw transition to citrus and mineral notes. The wine also combines stainless steel and neutral French oak barrel fermentation aged for six months for the most elegant of finishes. $30
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Bricoleur Vineyards’ 2025 Viognier
Versatile and fresh, this wine pairs with almost anything, from roasted poultry to spice-forward dishes to seafood. This wine is sourced solely from Sonoma County, opening with scents of white peach, apricot and honeysuckle. A palate of orange blossom, jasmine and citrus zest with a medium body and accents of nectarine, mango and stone fruit flavors create a smooth and lingering taste. $40
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