Vintages - Summer smart buys

Summer’s still here and you don’t want to miss a moment! Long story short, our buyers have pulled together a collection of affordable top-quality wines for you to grab off the shelf and get back to enjoying the cottage, the patio, or your favourite relaxing nook as quickly as possible. It’s the summer version of our much-loved Smart Buys feature!

Try: A great-value Cap Classique rosé sparkler that's ideal with charcuterie or seafood (130047); a lively Burgundy bubbly with lemon, cream and a gentle texture (401018); and an organic Italian Prosecco that's bright, fresh, and perfect for Sunday brunch (402438).

Try: A delightfully aromatic Niagara Gewürztraminer that's ideal with spicy takeout (31738); an intensely vibrant Marlborough Sauv Blanc to pair with light, herb-forward summer fare (17549); and a versatile, off-dry wine made with fresh local peaches (33171).

Try: A sustainable Niagara Chardonnay that's a true expression of terroir (68015); a balanced and fruity Sicilian white to please everyone at your table (17702); and a pure expression of Pinot Grigio from Italy's Fruili region (987545).

Try: A sunny Californian Chardonnay with a kiss of spicy French oak (311563); a bold-styled Viognier that's been a customer favourite at Vintages for the past decade (370098); and a deliciously crisp Chenin Blanc from South Africa's coastal Western Cape (667212).

Try: A great-value Cap Classique rosé sparkler that's ideal with charcuterie or seafood (130047); or a lightly spicy, customer-favourite rosé from the South of France (319384).

Try: An affordably priced and aged Pinot Noir from Sonoma's Russian River Valley (458893); a textbook Burgundian red at an unbeatable price (556456); and a dry-farmed Chilean País with strawberry and sour cherry notes (25297).

Try: A softly textured Shiraz from an excellent vintage in South Australia (682005); a savoury Malbec from the only winery in Argentina to age wines under the sea (631879); and a full-bodied, slightly sweet Primitivo that's elegant and perfectly balanced (261784).