From Vivino, are here to help with these recommendations to go with classic BBQ dishes.
- Hamburgers + Beaujolais-If you’re grilling this summer staple, pair them with the top summer barbecue wine. Beaujolais is light, fresh, and extremely food-friendly.
- Hot Dogs + Rosé -The toppings make the dog, so you’ll want a wine versatile enough to go with any of them. A dry rosé is a good choice, look for one that’s got minerality, acidity, or or “unique, savory flavors.”
- Grilled Corn + Chardonnay -You want a wine that will accent the sweet, salty, buttery grilled corn, not overwhelm its flavors. So a creamy, buttery Chardonnay - without oaky flavors of vanilla - makes a good match.
- Grilled Seafood + Sicilian White -These white wines from Italy are known for their distinct volcanic minerality, lemon acidity and a touch of salinity, which pairs perfectly with seafood.
- Grilled Tofu + Champagne -For a meat-free barbecue option, creatively prepared tofu is a good option and the bubbles in Champagne give a nice contrast to the texture of tofu and the tart flavors and acidity work well with almost any flavors.
- Pork Chops + Pinot Noir -With a dry rub on the grill, a red wine like a medium-bodied Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon is a good match.
- North Carolina-Style Pulled Pork + Riesling -A wine needs two things to stand up to a NC-style vinegar-based sauce: sugar and acid and off-dry Riesling has both.
- Memphis-Style Pulled Pork + Zinfandel -It’s slightly sweeter than NC-style and this smoky, spiced BBQ calls for a wine with “juicy, round fruit,” like a classic California Zinfandel.
- Ribs + Syrah -Pair those baby backs with this red wine that brings out the flavors of smoke and black peppery goodness you love.
- Steak + Cabernet Sauvignon -This classic pairing is a no-brainer that’s sure to please the palate