Five crisp white wines under $25 to keep you cool

How do you combat the heat? With refreshing whites, of course, a splash of pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and gruner veltliner. Nothing is as effective as cooling your palate when temperatures spike.

Here are five crisp whites under $25 that will make you feel as invigorated as if you had taken a dip in the pool.

St. Supery, 2015 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 13.5%, $22. This is a rock star sauvignon blanc. It’s an ideal blend of New Zealand and California styles, and it has supple texture. Aromas and flavors of grapefruit and lime. Finishes crisp.

Scarpetta, 2014 Delle Venezie, Italy Pinot Grigio, 12%, $12. A tasty pinot grigio with aromas and flavors of green apple, lemon and mineral. Light on its feet with crisp flavors. Lovely.

Coppola, 2015 Rosso & Bianco Pinot Grigio California, 13%, $12. A lively pinot grigio with notes of grapefruit, peach, lemon and mineral. Well crafted, balanced and refreshing.

Decoy, 2014 Sonoma County Chardonnay, 13.5%, $20. A chardonnay with notes of melon, apple and mineral. Lightly toasted. Bright acidity. Nice length.

Schloss Gobelsburg, 2014 Kamptal, Austria Gruner Veltliner, 12%, $14. Aromas and flavors of nectarine and white peach. What makes this wine exceptional is its crisp acidity and great minerality. It’s the surf in a bottle. Striking.