It’s the Summer Solstice, the one night of the year when we have the most time to enjoy sunlight on the patio.

Quick! Uncork the white, nicely chilled, if you please.

The beachhouse (lowercase b, all one word) Sauvignon Blanc blend is an easy choice — after all, it has a screw top, like many wines from South Africa — and pairs effortlessly with salads, shellfish and conversation. At an MSRP of $9.99 a bottle, it’s a great value for summer entertaining. Every deck should come with a case.

In a stroke of genius, beachhouse boasts an irresistible label: a cerulean blue starfish and a list of words that is an invitation to relax: tranquil… cool… rippled sand… Get my drift?

2012 beachhouse Sauvignon Blanc is lively and refreshing. It’s pleasantly acidic, that perfect spot between lemon and lemonade. Not too dry, not too floral, but pleasingly crisp, with a finish that lingers but doesn’t overstay its welcome.