The Art of Al Fresco - Half Dozen
The most social time of the year is upon us in the UK, and summer brings with it a distinct, undeniable magic. As the afternoons stretch into long balmy evenings, our thoughts turn to the pleasures of outdoor entertaining.
Whether it’s a casual picnic in the park, a sunny brunch in the garden, a barbecue on the patio, or a dinner party on the terrace, if you get it right, the defining element of any summer gathering remains the same: the opening of an exceptional, thoughtfully chosen bottle of wine.
With this in mind, Jo Hardy from Tanner’s Private House Sales team has compiled a list of her summer favourites for this case and shares her thoughts below. These are top quality, crowd-pleasing favourites chosen specifically to complement warmer temperatures – bottles that promise to refresh and delight your guests on a beautiful summer evening.
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Jim Barry Assyrtiko, Clare Valley 2021
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Jim Barry Assyrtiko, Clare Valley 2021
Quantity included: 1Generous and full style with good lime and citrus fruit flavours. Fresh and racy with good depth.
White Wine
100% Assyrtiko
Dry & full
Drink Now
2021
12%
75cl
Pacto Palhete, Douro Tinto, Carvalho Martins 2023
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Pacto Palhete, Douro Tinto, Carvalho Martins 2023
Quantity included: 1A pretty and expressive mix of violet, blueberry and black cherry fruit. Light bodied, crisp, fresh, and lively with a creamy core, and a touch of grip. A classic Mêda style red meant to be drunk chilled. Delicious.
Red Wine
Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz
Light & fruity
Drink Now
2023
Tapas or Mediterranean Chicken
12.5%
75cl
Bleu d'Alba Albariño, Pays d'Oc 2025 (organic)
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Bleu d'Alba Albariño, Pays d'Oc 2025 (organic)
Quantity included: 1There's an increasing amount of Albariño in the south of France and this is an excellent example with good floral character and plenty of white fruits. There's fresh underlying acidity to give balance and a touch of minerality.
France, South of France, Pays d'Oc & Vin de France
White Wine
100% Albariño
Drink Now
2025
13.5%
Vegetarian
Vegan
Organic
Tanners Provence Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2025
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Tanners Provence Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2025
Quantity included: 1Pale and bright, this is a classic Provence rosé with expressive fruit aromas. A silky and broad palate is characterised by exotic flavours and complemented by mineral freshness on the finish.
France, South of France, Provence
Rosé
Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre
Drink Now
2025
Fish - White
13%
La Cabane Reserve Marsanne/Viognier, Pays d'Oc 2025
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La Cabane Reserve Marsanne/Viognier, Pays d'Oc 2025
Quantity included: 1A fresh and aromatic white with juicy fruit made from Marsanne and Viognier grapes grown in the Languedoc countryside. It is suitable for all occasions and represents the best of modern French wine.
France, South of France, Pays d'Oc & Vin de France
White Wine
50% Marsanne, 50% Viognier
Dry & full
Drink Now
2025
12%
75cl
Juliénas, Michel & Sylvain Tête, Domaine du Clos du Fief 2024
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Juliénas, Michel & Sylvain Tête, Domaine du Clos du Fief 2024
Quantity included: 1A big, silky wine from this most charming region, shows lovely cassis and cherry fruit on the nose and palate. Juicy and long with a touch of spice on the finish. Super now, it will show even more complexity in a year or two.
France, Beaujolais, Fleurie & Cru Beaujolais
Red Wine
100% Gamay
Medium-bodied
Drink or Keep
2024
Asian, Indian
13%
75cl
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