If you drink rosé, you’ll like these

Gone are the days when rosé was an overly sweet summer sip. Stansfield says, “Thankfully, the vast majority of the world of rosé is dry now,” including perennial coral- and salmon-coloured favourites from the South of France. “Everybody has discovered the wines of Provence, so the next move is to explore around the region: areas of Languedoc-Roussillon, or up into the Rhône, where you’re still getting wines made from Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault,” as is typical in the south, he says. Juicy but dry Ogier Cotes du Ventoux Rose AOC (LCBO 134916, $14.25) from the southern Rhône perfectly fits the bill.

Rosados from Spain are great value, often made from the country’s prominent Tempranillo grape. Look for Spanish rosé made from Grenache, or Garnacha as it’s called there; it will likely have explosive berry flavour balanced with mouthwatering acidity.