From Patio To Fireplace: 6 Bottles For Seasonal Sipping

As the days grow shorter and evenings cooler, our glasses start to crave something versatile—drinks that shine at sun-soaked patio hangs but feel equally at home by the first fires of fall. From crisp rosés and iconic sherries to bold reds and even a botanical gin, here are six bottles that carry you seamlessly through the season. —Noa Nichol

Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Meritage 2021

Fresh off being crowned 2025 Winery of the Year, Mission Hill continues to set the bar for Canadian wine. Their Reserve Meritage blends Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot into a layered, Bordeaux-style red that tastes like Okanagan sunshine in a glass. Expect blackberry, brambleberry and dark cherry, lifted by a subtle vanilla finish. Perfect with grilled meats on the deck—or a hearty stew by the fire.

Tormaresca Calafuria Rosato 2024

Hailing from Italy’s Salento coast, this delicate rosé captures the essence of seaside living. With notes of pink grapefruit, pineapple, white peach and whispers of jasmine, it’s vibrant and fresh yet laced with savory undertones. Sip it chilled during the last golden hours of summer, then let it transition to aperitivo status as you move indoors.

Liquidity Rosé of Pinot Noir 2024

From B.C.’s Okanagan Valley, Liquidity’s rosé is crisp, expressive and food-friendly—a pink that pairs as easily with charcuterie under the sun as it does with roasted salmon at a cosy dinner table. Crafted from Pinot Noir, it offers bright berry fruit with a refined backbone, making it a year-round crowd pleaser.

Harvey’s Bristol Cream

A true classic since 1882, Harvey’s Bristol Cream Sherry is blended from finos, amontillados, olorosos and Pedro Ximénez for silky richness and mellow sweetness. Best enjoyed chilled over ice with a slice of orange, it’s a refreshing patio sipper that also doubles as a fireside nightcap. Think of it as the ultimate season-spanning indulgence.

Glendalough Wild Botanical Gin

Not a wine, but a must-have for cocktail lovers, this Irish gin is distilled with foraged botanicals that capture the changing seasons. Its wild, herbaceous character makes a stunning G&T in the sun—and transforms beautifully into spiced cocktails come fall. Consider it your liquid passport from garden parties to cosy kitchens.

Petrichor Cabernet Merlot

Named after the earthy scent that lingers after rain, this Okanagan red blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot into a wine as grounding as its name. Expect black fruits, red berry lift and a supple structure. Open it on the patio alongside late-summer barbecues, then revisit it by the fire with braised meats as the air turns crisp.