I'm a wine expert - here are the perfect bottles to enjoy this summer

Enjoying a glass of wine in the sunshine can be the perfect way to unwind after a hard week (or day) at work - but how do you pick the perfect drop?  

Is it too hot for a glass of Malbec or should you pour a crisp Pinot grigio or a sweet rosé? 

Thankfully, wine experts have revealed their favourites to drink in the summer months, from those perfect to pair with dinner for one or enjoy with a group of friends.

Read on below for their top choices - which will want to see you keep your glass topped up after tasting.  

La Vielle Ferme

A big fan of the bottle - which you purchase from Sainsburys for the very reasonable price of £8.50 - Tom Gilbey labelled it as being a 'fresh, crisp, chug it all day rosé'

Given the affectionate moniker of 'chicken wine' as it features feathered birds on the label, this popular summer rosé is one of TikTok wine expert Tom Gilbey's favourite bottles of the season.

A big fan of the bottle - which you purchase from Sainsburys for the very reasonable price of £8.50 - Tom labelled it as being a 'fresh, crisp, chug it all day rosé.'

Other users agreed with the wine guru's positive review of the bottle, gushing in praise of its taste, as they commented: 

'I had a whole weekend camping on that stuff. It certainly took the edge off nicely'.

'Prefer this to to that Whispering Angel nonsense'. 

'We love it, drank it at the weekend it's a favourite of ours.'

'I love this chicken rosé'.' 

Domaine Thibert Puilly Fuisse

Another TikTok wine expert, Luke Flunder, loves going back to the motherland of Domain Thibert, who have been making wine since the 1600s

Another TikTok wine expert, Luke Flunder, loves going back to the motherland of Domain Thibert, who have been making wine since the 1600s. 

An Instagram video published by Luke on June 22 saw him pop the cork of a bottle of Pouilly Fussie, which he praised for its 'golden shimmer [where] fruit meets the oak.'

He captioned the post: 'You can go searching but there is nothing quite like classic oaked Burgundy done well.' 

Others were keen to try the bottle and left positive feedback after tasting it for the first time, stating: 'Getting this for my Saturday night'. 

'Lovely drop'. 

'That’s the stuff!!'

'One of my faves'.

Picpoul de Pinet

A classic Picpoul is a must-try for fans of crisp white wines, as this wine hails from the Piquepoul grape variety in the Languedoc region of southern France.

A classic Picpoul is a must-try for fans of crisp white wines, as this wine hails from the Piquepoul grape variety in the Languedoc region of southern France. 

Majestic Wines says it is 'as fresh as the salty winds that race across the lagoon.'

'It's incredibly zesty, with intense lemon and grapefruit flavours, and refreshing minerality – a perfect choice for fish and seafood dishes.'

Evidence of its intense flavour comes from the translation of Piquepoul - which means 'lip stinger'. 

Per Decanter, this strong taste is 'complemented by citrus and stone fruit, and a distinct saline, iodine quality.' 

'More complex examples can also display mineral, wet stone notes, or round, leesy richness.'

Puech Haut Prestige Rosé

Ben Revell, founder of Winebuyers shared his top rosé wines while noting that it is a strong summer signal for many wine drinkers

Ben Revell, founder of Winebuyers shared his top rosé wines while noting that it is a strong summer signal for many wine drinkers. 

He said: 'For many of us, pink wine in glasses is a signal that summer is on its way.

'From pretty peach to striking salmon pink, rosé is light, fruity and low in tannins making for a very drinkable wine and a great partner for light food, especially in the warmer weather', 

"As spectacular on the palate as it is in the bottle, pretty, vibrant notes of white peach, white flowers and salty minerality all emerge from the 2018 Prestige Rosé. 

'A wine of real impact and drama, it stays balanced and layered on the palate and is an incredibly versatile rosé to drink,' he stated, per The Scotsman.