A picnic without good wine is just a packed lunch. But choosing the right wine for outdoor drinking requires a bit of thought — portability, temperature, and style all matter more than they do at a dinner table.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD PICNIC WINE?
The best picnic wines are fresh, vibrant, and light enough to drink in the sunshine without feeling heavy. They should be easy to chill, easy to pour, and ideally in a format that survives being carried in a bag — which is why canned wine has become increasingly popular for outdoor occasions.
Organic wine is particularly well-suited to picnics — it tends to sit easier on the body when you are drinking outdoors in the heat, and you can feel good about what you are drinking.
THE BEST LOCO WINES FOR PICNICS
Session Fizz — The definitive picnic wine. A 250ml can of certified organic sparkling wine that you grab cold, open immediately, and drink without ceremony. No glass required, no bottle opener needed. Buy the six pack.
Thirst Trap — Our organic rosé is the perfect picnic bottle. Pale pink, fresh strawberry and watermelon, dry and refreshing. Bring a decent wine glass, chill it well, and enjoy.
Rizzling — If you prefer white, our organic Austrian Riesling is everything you want on a warm day. Crisp, citrus-driven, and refreshing from first sip to last.
Left on Red — For those who prefer red, Left on Red served slightly chilled is a revelation at a picnic. Light, juicy, and infinitely more refreshing than a heavy red at room temperature.
TIPS FOR PICNIC WINE
Chill everything before you go and use a good insulated bag or cool box. For bottles, a wine bag sleeve works well. For Session Fizz cans, ice packs keep them cold for hours. Drink the sparkling first while it is coldest, then move to the still wines as the day warms up. Available at locowines.co.uk.
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