Patio Picks: Crisp, Fresh, and Ready to Pour
July 15, 2025
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As patio season hits its peak, we’re turning to wines that offer both refreshment and personality. A sparkling rosé from Limoux delivers lift and finesse, while a Grüner Veltliner from Austria’s Wachau region shows off the clarity and structure that makes the variety so food-friendly. Both are crisp, expressive, and exactly what the season calls for.
Prices include tax.
Cuvée Françoise Crémant de Limoux Brut Rosé Sparkling
A standout sparkling wine from the foothills of the French Pyrenees, offering Champagne-like elegance without the price tag. Crafted by Maison Antech and named after Françoise Antech-Gazeau, this rosé brings together Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a traditional method blend that spends 18 months on lees. The result is a refined, pale pink sparkler with notes of wild strawberry, citrus peel and rose petal, finishing crisp and dry with a fine mousse. It’s an expressive and versatile bottle that pairs beautifully with everything from seafood to fresh berries.
$25.95/btl - Available through LCBO Vintages.
Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2023
Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2023 is a bright, expressive white that captures the freshness of Austria’s Wachau region. Sourced from steep, terraced vineyards along the Danube, this vintage is crisp and finely textured, showing notes of green apple, citrus and white pepper with a clean mineral edge. Dry and medium-bodied, it balances fruit and acidity with precision, making it an easy pairing for dishes like sushi, grilled vegetables or schnitzel.
$19.95/btl - Available through LCBO Vintages.
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