As a guest, pool parties are ideal — you can lounge in the sun, dip in the water, and lay back with a glass of wine. But it's not too hard on hosts, either. For the most part, your guests will entertain themselves as long as you keep the wine flowing. Fill up a cooler — a crisp Matua Sauvignon Blanc or refreshing rosé is a perfect summertime crowd-pleaser — and set out snacks and games. Then all you have to do is queue up a playlist, sit back, and relax as guests roll in. Keep scrolling for everything you'll need to throw the party of the summer.
Matua Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking this fresh and vibrant New Zealand sauvignon blanc ($13) is like taking a sip of summer. With notes of lemon and passionfruit, it's made for sipping poolside and is sure to be a hit. Keep a few bottles in a cooler by the pool so people can serve themselves — the snowflake on the bottle will let you know if it's cold enough!
Corkcicle Stemless Wine Cup
Ensure your guest's drinks stay cold throughout the day (and you don't need to run out for more ice) with these insulated wine glasses ($30). They keep liquids cool for up to nine hours, and as they're made of stainless steel, you won't have to worry about broken glass.
Nostalgia Retro Table-Top Snow Cone Maker
This snow cone maker ($60) will excite everyone — who doesn't love a classic childhood treat on a hot day? It's the next best thing short of reserving an entire ice cream truck (and if you do, we applaud you). Pick up some classic cherry or blue raspberry syrup to dress the snow cones — or make your own grown-up flavors like watermelon and basil by infusing fresh fruit and herbs into simple syrup.
Matua Lighter Sauvignon Blanc
This sauvignon blanc ($14) has a lower ABV than the classic, and at only 80 calories per serving, it's ideal for drinking poolside. With tropical notes of grilled pineapple and passionfruit, it pairs well with light bites like grilled chicken and vegetables and fresh fruit salad.
FUNBOY Clear Rainbow Chaise Lounger Pool Float
Everyone will be fighting over this photo-worthy float ($79), so buy at least two.
Permasteel 80-Quart Patio Cooler
Who wants to bend down and dig through ice to find their drink? Take your bar to the next level with this chic cooler ($184). You'll never have to search for a bottle opener again, and as it's waist height, every bottle is easy to grab.
PoolCandy Floating Inflatable Cornhole Toss
Take cornhole to a whole new level with this inflatable version ($25) made to be played in the pool. Just inflate the game board and fill the toss bags with water, and voila — you'll have a cornhole tournament on your hands in no time.
Matua Rosé
What's summer without a bottle of rosé? This dry New Zealand rosé ($13) is made from pinot noir and tastes like strawberries and rhubarb. It's also aged on the lees, just like champagne, giving it a luxurious creaminess. All you need to pair with this rosé are some sunnies and a chaise lounge.
Polaroid 16MP Waterproof Digital Camera
Phones and pools don't mix. Let your guests take all the photos they want (without nervously standing by with an emergency bag of rice) with this waterproof polaroid camera ($50).
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0
Once the sun sets, keep the party going with this fire pit ($260). The design allows for 360 degrees of airflow to reduce smoke so everyone can get cozy around the fire, no matter where they sit. Just don't forget the smores!
Make a splash at your next pool party with Matua wines. Their range of refreshing and mouthwatering wines, from Rosé to Sauvignon Blanc and Lighter Sauvignon Blanc, go with everything, from catching up with friends by the pool to lounging in the sun. It's like summer in a glass, sure to make your party the soiree of the summer.
