How could you not invite a wine named ‘Patio’ to your good times barbecue? Irresistible! This is a crisp, lightly fizzy white with a good slug of green apple juice tang and a refreshing belt of zingy citrus character. Be sure to apply liberally, everywhere.

Rosé wine spiked with Australian botanicals makes for a very pretty, easy-drinking vermouth that delivers a little cherry-kirsch sweetness and a lovely, gently bitter finish. It’s best served with blood orange wedges on the rocks.

Cider and sunshine go hand-in-hand – it’s hard to think of something more thirstcrushing. This cider, from Tasmanian orchards, is full of juicy, apply fruitiness, but finishes pleasingly dry. Serve over ice.

Fun! Light and fresh! Strawberry and spice! Ultra-refreshing! Jeez, rosé fits the bill for barbecue good times. It’s perfect with charred meat, a wonderful foil for leafy salads. This one is made with love by a talented young winemaker.

Rosé is so good at barbies, I’m repeatedly recommending it. Casks might have a certain reputation, but the quality, volume (1.5L), convenience and, here, the stylish packaging, should win you over. It’s a juicy, vibrant, light and fresh-feeling wine.

You’re going to need a solid, win-over-allcomers red to complete a good barbecue, and sangiovese is ideal – medium weight, with fine tannins, bright in red berry fruit character. It’s easy to slosh around, but will also elevate a meal. Coriole makes an outstanding one.