Posts tagged Summer Wine

The Best Summer Wines for 2026: Crisp, Fresh, and Ready to Chill

With the summer solstice already in the rearview mirror and 4th of July celebrations in full effect for America’s 250th birthday, I figured I should talk a little about some of the crispest, most refreshing wines in our selection. As a lover of white and rosé wines in general, I can’t get enough of wines that enliven the palate—wines that need nothing more than a little sunshine to pair with them. When the opportunity for some day drinking reveals itself, I like to be ready to roll. So let’s keep the fridge stocked, the cooler bag at the ready, and something zesty and refreshing always within arm’s reach.

California Wine, Wine NewsletterRyan WoodhouseJuly 3, 2026K&L Wine MerchantsSummer Wine, Albariño, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Trousseau Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Ryan Woodhouse, California Wine, Pax, La Marea, Tatomer, Assiduous, Anonymous Wine Collective

Spain & Portugal: World-Class Wine at Every Price Point

Rachael Ryan has traveled to both Spain and Portugal in 2026 — and she's come back convinced the Iberian Peninsula is producing better wine than ever. This month's selections span López de Heredia Viña Tondonia releases stretching back to 1961, the introduction of Dominio de Atauta as K&L's newest direct import partner, and a deep run through Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Albariño, Cava, and the Douro Valley. World-class quality, many at prices that would be unthinkable from Bordeaux or Burgundy.

Spain for Summer: Albariño, Cava, Txakolina and Chillable Reds

Most people know Spain for structured, age-worthy reds. Rachael Ryan makes the case for its other side — the vibrant Albariños of Galicia, the crisp sparkling wines of Penedès, the lively Txakolina of the Basque Country, and a new generation of chillable reds that beg to be served cold. Twenty bottles from $12.99 to $44.99, all built for summer.

Six Domestic Rosés Worth the Fuss This Summer

K&L Redwood City Tasting Bar Manager Aaron Hughes rounds up his favorite 2025 California and Oregon rosés, from a $14.95 Willamette Valley crusher to top-tier Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir rosé from Flowers and Marine Layer. All dry, all delicious, all worth your attention this season.

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