Kayla Becker

When the sun shines upon the city and the temperature finally surpasses 50°, it’s almost obligatory that everyone head outside. And what better way to bask in this seasonal glory than by relaxing at a rooftop bar in Boston? Whether you want to sip a glass of rosé al fresco, take in the views at a buzzy hotel or nurse a beer at a more relaxed neighborhood joint, these sky-high hangouts will deliver on vibes. For more ideas on where to go when this spring and summer, check out the best outdoor bars and finest waterfront restaurants in Boston.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best bars in Boston

Chatham is feeling a touch like the French Riviera this summer thanks to a new French rosé that landed on its shores. The oceanfront resort Chatham Bars Inn recently introduced its own private-lavel rosé from French wine estate Ultimate Provence. The exclusive wine is flowing all summer long and available to all 21-plus visitors, whether or not a stay at the luxury property is in the cards for you during Cape Cod’s quintessential season.  The partnership with Ultimate Provence was more than a year in the making, says CBI food and beverage director Phil Amidon. After a year-long search for authentic French rosé, CBI found it in La Garde-Freinet, on the largest nature reserve in France, near Saint Tropez in southern Provence. The area has schist soil, which is quite conducive to growing syrah grapes that make robust rosé. Photograph: Courtesy Chatham Bars Inn “We wanted five-star quality, and something not everyone already knows about. Something up-and-coming that people are still drawn to,” Amidon says. “We were pretty blown away by Ultimate Provence. We were there through the entire process from grape to pressing to before fermentation to actual finished product, and it’s incredible.” With a perfume bottle-inspired design, the rosé looks the part—very modern and luxurious with a discrete label on top. Anyone can sip the rosé at any of CBI’s restaurants and bars. (Only poolside ordering is reserved for hotel guests.) It’s a syrah-forward blend with a nice citrusy note that m