Whatever the weather might be doing, summer is most definitely bbq season. And while you're deciding what to cook on your grill, don’t forget about curating a drinks menu to match. It’s well known that pairing the right wine with food can enhance flavours and really add to the whole experience - so we've rounded up the best wines to pair with your bbq dishes. From classic combos like a great red teamed with a juicy burger to the best whites to pair with chicken or seafood, this lot will make sure your next bbq is a hit (rain or shine!).
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The wine: Haut-Poitou Sauvignon Blanc Les Cimes
Serve it with: A Cheese Board/Grilled Goat's Cheese
While grilled cheeses might already be a bbq staple if you’re not much of a meat eater, they also deserve a place on the picnic table of even the most committed carnivore. Tasty and versatile, they elevate side dishes and pair perfectly with summer salads. And if you’re serving up some quality cheeses you need a quality wine, such as this delicious Sauvignon Blanc, to go with them.
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The wine: Château Albajan Picpoul de Pinet
Serve it with: Chicken Dishes
A bbq go-to for good reason, chicken is tasty and versatile – think chicken skewers, perhaps, or a grilled chicken salad. If you’re keeping things simple, a zingy, fresh white wine can work very well with chicken dishes. This Picpoul de Pinet from France’s Languedoc is a great pick, with its crisp citrus and pear notes, and is an exciting alternative to some of the more usual whites.
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The wine: Gavi La Battistina
Serve it with: Seafood Dishes
Seafood is a fantastic choice for a bbq and the options are endless, with everything from glazed salmon and tuna steaks to fish skewers and grilled prawns. And that’s before you get to the layers of flavours you can add with marinades and sauces! This Italian Gavi is a zesty delight that will really make any seafood bbq dishes sing.
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The wine: Feuerheerd's Reserva Anchor Blend
Serve it with: Burgers
If you’re talking classic bbq essentials, a great burger is probably close to the top of anyone’s list. And when it comes to pairing it with a wine, a good red is the way to go. This luscious, rich red hails from the Douro in Portugal and is a fantastic option – and with such a stylish bottle it’d be a great wine to bring to a bbq if you’re a guest.
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The wine: Monte Acuro Tempranillo
Serve it with: Mixed Tapas
Tapas is a brilliant crowd-pleaser to serve up at a summer party - with all sorts of dishes, from chicken skewers to grilled prawns and patatas bravas, on offer. And if you’re serving tapas, well, the wine match has to be a lovely Spanish red. This Rioja Tempranillo, with plenty of ripe berry fruits, hints of spice, liquorice and a subtle balsamic note, is a top value winner.
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The wine: Réserve de Bonpas Côtes Du Rhône
Serve it with: Grilled Meats
Planning on serving up a smorgasbord of grilled meats, barbecued to perfection at your next summer gathering? A smooth red is a versatile wine match, and this textbook Côtes du Rhône is just the thing. Medium bodied with plenty of bramble fruit and a refreshing acidity, it will work with all sorts of grilled meats.
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