A sommelier picks his favorite 9 summer wines under $25

1. Cremant from Limoux, Southern France

Try: NV Domaine J Laurens Brut Rose, Cremant de Limoux, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, $20

"The greatest sparkling wines in the world are certainly from Champagne, but they are usually not great bargains," Kleinhans told Business Insider.

"There are a few little-known regions in France that make great sparkling wine under $25, with nearly the same quality as the great Champagnes. Make sure you always have enough sparkling wines from Limoux in the house — nothing is more refreshing on a summer morning."

2. Pinot Gris from Willamette Valley, Oregon

Try: 2014 Sineann Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon, $20

"Oregon has given the classic French grape Pinot Gris a great new world spin that shows its floral notes beautifully on warmer days," said Kleinhans.

3. Dry Riesling from Mosel, Germany

Try: 2014 Weingut Rebenhof Riesling Trocken "Von Wurzelechten Reben" Mosel, Germany, $19

"Not all Rieslings are sweet," said Kleinhans. "Dry Riesling is the great secret of Germany, and these acidic and lively wines can be very aromatic."

4. Albariño from Lodi, California

Try: 2015 Dropout Albari, $24

"Flavors of ocean spray and asparagus with soft tropical hints are impressions of Spanish albariño," said Kleinhans. "Several American wine makers have picked up this grape to show the American interpretation. Great value."

5. Grüner Veltliner from Austria

Try: 2015 Ingrid Groiss Gruner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC, Austria, $20

"The most famous wine of Austria is crystal clear and mineral, one of the great food wines ... perfect for your lunch salad," said Kleinhans.

6. Sauvignon Blanc from the Central Valley, Chile

Try: 2016 Las Mulas Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Central Valley, Chile, $11.50

"No summer is complete without the grassy and citric flavors of Sauvignon Blanc," said Kleinhans. "Chile makes very reliable wines at a steep discount compared to offerings from the Northern hemisphere."

7. Rosé Grenache from Provence, France

Try: 2016 Clos Cibonne Tentations Rosé, Cotes de Provence, France, $20

"Rosé may be the ultimate summer wine," said Kleinhans. "Refreshing, with small red fruit flavors are the perfect background during the hottest parts of the day. Buy one extra bottle and turn it into ice cubes."

8. Garnacha from Calatayud, Spain

Try: 2013-C Albada Garnacha Vielles Vignes, Calatayud, Spain, $16

"Another idea for a long summer night dinner: Garnacha from a very warm region in Spain, rich with strawberry and viscosity to make the day complete," said Kleinhans.

9. Nero D'Avola from Sicily, Italy

Try: 2014 Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, Sicily, $24

"During summer night dinners under the stars, red wines become appropriate," said Kleinhans. "Here's a rustic Italian wine from a region where it's always summer — a volcanic wine from Sicily."