Keep your wine list light and fresh with bottles perfectly suited for patio season!
Warm summer days drive wine drinkers to look for expressions that are refreshing, approachable, and versatile. Summer wine menus need to appeal to a wide range of consumers with options including crisp whites, vibrant rosés, and food-friendly reds. These eight wines available from Vintegrity offer just that, making them worthy additions to your summer season lineup.
Silk & Spice White Blend
A voluminous Portuguese wine crafted from 40% Bical, 35% Arinto, 15% Alvarinho, and 10% Chardonnay grapes, all pressed at low temperatures to preserve their aromatic profiles.
Nose
Ripe peach, melon, white flower blossom, and honey with a touch of vanilla, white chocolate, and sea salt.
Palate
Fresh honeydew melon and stone fruit notes with almond and herbaceous undertones.
Food Pairings
Grilled vegetables, pasta with cream sauce, sushi, and grilled poultry.
Available in MO and KS.
Echolands Cinsault McKinley Springs Vineyards
Rated a 91 by Wine Enthusiast, this wine is light-bodied with delicate tannins and is best enjoyed chilled.
Nose
A mix of raspberry and strawberry notes complemented by those of Earl Grey tea and dried rose petals.
Palate
Playfully fresh with flavors of cherries, hard candies, red licorice, and sweet tea.
Food Pairings
Mild cured meats, grilled shrimp, soft cheeses, and grilled vegetables.
Available in MO and KS.
Evolúció Furmint
A well-rounded, fruity Hungarian wine with grippy tannins and lively acidity.
Nose
Refreshing aromas of citrus, green apple, and apricot with a touch of white flowers and minerals.
Palate
Ripe stone fruits mingled with zesty citrus.
Food Pairings
Roasted white fish, shrimp, scallops, goat cheese, and asparagus.
Available in MO.
Fisher Vineyards Mountain Estate Chardonnay
Cool mornings and warm afternoons in steep, rocky vineyards shape this wine’s richly complex character.
Nose
An inviting array of jasmine, honeydew, tea leaf, and white flower aromas.
Palate
Layers of stone fruit and lemongrass notes balanced with toasted almond and subtle vanilla.
Food Pairings
Pan-seared halibut, lobster, crab cakes, and rosemary chicken.
Available in MO and KS.
Liquid Geography Mencía Rosé
A classic summertime rosé from the Bierzo region of northwestern Spain.
Nose
A vibrant mix of strawberry, red currant, cherry, white pepper, and lavender notes.
Palate
Lively lemon and eucalyptus with juicy strawberry and a touch of rose water.
Food Pairings
Salmon, grilled vegetables, falafel with tzatziki, and burrata salad.
Available in MO and KS.
DAOU Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
A Paso Robles staple showcasing classic Bordeaux varietals.
Nose
A fruity medley of pear, grapefruit, guava, melon, lime, and lemon aromas balanced with sharp, fresh-cut grass.
Palate
Lush kiwi, green apple, passionfruit, and nectarine with a light lemongrass undertone.
Food Pairings
Oysters, fish tacos, lemon-herb chicken, spring rolls, and beet salad.
Available in MO and KS.
Luli Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands
Hand-sorting, native yeasts, and small-lot production elevate this wine’s fragrant, concentrated flavors.
Nose
Rich cherry, wild raspberry, cedar spice, and delicate violet notes.
Palate
Textured with intricately layered tannins and flavors of juicy plum, raspberry, thyme, and bay leaf.
Food Pairings
Chicken marsala, prosciutto, seared tuna, roasted root vegetables, and cherry tarts.
Available in MO.
Dashe Cellars Chenin Blanc ‘Concrete Cuvée’
A fresh, velvety-textured white wine from the Sacramento River Valley that scored an impressive 94 from Wine Enthusiast.
Nose
Sweet, ripened stone fruit notes with a hint of honey and orange blossom.
Palate
Lush apricot and pear delicately accented by zesty grapefruit and lemon.
Food Pairings
Mussels in white wine sauce, roasted chicken, spicy Thai curry, and butternut squash ravioli.
Available in MO and KS.
