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We Asked 15 Sommeliers: What Will Be the Wine of the Summer? (2026)
VINEPAIR
Since these trendy bottles are always changing, we asked the most in-the-know sommeliers which bottles they think will be the buzziest this summer. From sessionable white wines that can beat any heat wave to unique blends, these are the bottles wine professionals predict will be crowned the most iconic sips of summer 2026.
Scarlet Underground: Inside Elizabeth, Portland’s Intimate French-Inspired Wine Bar (Copy)
MAINE HOME + DESIGN
At 47 Wharf Street, the owner of Crown Jewel unveils Elizabeth—a moody, sexy wine bar blending French inspiration, mirrored light, and bold red-and-pink interiors
These Maine restaurants serve up complete menus from incomplete kitchens
PORTLAND PRESS HERALD
No exhaust hood? No problem. Some innovative chefs flex their creative muscles with induction burners, Instant Pots or convection ovens.
18 Must-Visit Restaurants in Portland, Maine
BOSTON MAGAZINE
Where to find oysters, Tex-Mex, Belgian-style fries, souvlaki, and more in one of New England's best food cities.