Discover wines for summer barbecues, from refreshing rosés to fruit-forward reds and chilled styles that pair naturally with grilled meats, smoky flavours and relaxed outdoor dining.
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The easiest way to pair wine with BBQ is to match the food’s character with the wine’s structure. Smoke → Syrah or Rioja; Lemon & herbs → Sauvignon Blanc or Albariño; Sweet BBQ → Zinfandel or Primitivo; Seafood & veg → crisp white or rosé; Dessert → lightly sweet wine
The best wine with steak is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. Its firm tannins interact with the steak’s proteins, helping soften the wine’s structure while its blackcurrant flavours complement the meat. Malbec and Syrah are excellent alternatives.
A juicy beef burger pairs best with a fruity, medium- to full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon blend or Malbec, whose ripe fruit, firm tannins and lively acidity complement rich meat and savoury flavours. For alternatives, try Syrah or, for lighter or non-beef burgers, an oaked Chardonnay.
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