What Your Favorite Summer Activity Says About Your Wine Taste

You know what your go-to summer plans are, but have you ever thought about what they reveal about your palate? Whether you're a beach bum, rooftop regular, or camping fanatic, your ideal warm-weather activity might say a lot about the kind of wine you should be sipping.

So grab your sunglasses and scroll on! Here’s the wine that matches your summer vibe perfectly.

🏖️ If You’re a Beach Person… You’re Totally a Rosé Drinker

You live for salty air, lazy day-drinking, and achieving that golden-hour glow. You pack a cooler with snacks, both refined, like prosciutto-wrapped melon… and maybe not so refined (see nacho cheese Doritos).

Your wine match: Rosé

You need something light, refreshing, and easy to drink. Think 2022 Lost Poet® Rosé or 2021 Potager® Rosé. Both are dry, crisp, and endlessly drinkable on their own or paired with plenty of foods. Also, pink wine is basically summer in a bottle.

🏕️ If You’re All About Camping… Add a Red Blend to Your Packing List

Whether it’s national parks or a local forest getaway, you live for the fresh air, starry skies, and the sound of a cork popping near a fire.

Your wine match: Red Blend

You want something cozy, smooth, and packed with flavor that’s perfect for sipping from a mug while swapping ghost stories around a fire. Try the 2023 Tempo Vero Red Blend or a glass of 2021 Rosa Obscura Red Wine Blend. They’re easy to drink, full of dark fruit, and low on pretension.

🚲 If You’re Into Biking, Hiking, or Anything Outdoorsy… You Need a Crisp White

You’re fueled by sunshine, trail mix, and your curated activity playlists. After the adventure, it’s time to unwind with a bottle that’s just as fresh as you feel.

Your wine match: White Wine

You’re all about clean, citrusy, high-acid whites that go down easy after a day in the sun. 2023 Alma Libre Sauvignon Blanc or 2023 Piu Gioia Pinot Grigio will hit the spot. Serve cold. Repeat often.

🍔 If Your Summer Is One Big Backyard BBQ… Go Bold or Go Home

You're the grill master and the playlist curator. You love a good gathering and you don’t shy away from flavor.

Your wine match: Bold Red

BBQ calls for something big and rich enough to pair with meaty, smoky dishes. Wines like 2022 Matchlock Cabernet Sauvignon or 2022 Mercana Malbec are bold enough to hold up to burgers, ribs, and grilled everything.

🌊 If You’re Into Pool Parties… Pop Open a Sparkling Rosé

You’re bringing the floaties, the Bluetooth speaker, and the best poolside snack spread. You’re probably playful, spontaneous, and a big fan of bubbles.

Your wine match: Sparkling Rosé

Light, fizzy, and a little flirty, Finke's Sparkling Brut Rosé is like summer in a champagne flute.

So… What’s Your Summer Sip?

Whatever your vibe is this season, Winc has the bottle to match. Take our Palate Profile Quiz and we’ll hook you up with wines made for your summer plans—no wine snobbery, no guesswork, just good taste.