MAY 4, 2018 | BY RJS CRAFT WINEMAKING

The Ultimate Backyard BBQ Wine Pairing Guide

Barbecue season is upon us and we wanted to provide you with the ultimate backyard BBQ wine pairing guide for you to use when searching for pairing recommendations! Which pairing will you try first?

For Grilled Veggies

Most Veggies: Sauvignon BlancPinot Grigio or Chenin Blanc

Bell Peppers: Sauvignon blancCabernet Sauvignon

Grilled Pineapple: Riesling

Grilled Corn With Butter: Chardonnay

For Grilled Fish

Salmon: ChardonnayRoséPinot Gris

Trout: ChardonnaySauvignon Blanc

For Grilled Chicken

ChardonnaySauvignon BlancRoséPinot Noir

For Sausages

Sausages: RieslingPinot NoirZinfandel

Hot Dogs: Pinot NoirRoséMalbec

For Beefy Burgers

Hamburgers: Pinot NoirRoséMalbec, Bergamais, Cabernet Sauvignon

For Pork

Shoulder: MalbecRoséPinot Noir

For Lamb

MalbecPinot Noir

For Lobster

ChardonnaySauvignon BlancRosé

For Other Burgers

Veggie burger: Sauvignon blancChardonnay, MalbecRoséPinot Noir

Turkey burger: RoséPinot Noir

For Steak

CarmenereShiraz

For Brisket

MalbecShiraz

Happy grilling!