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Barbecue

Barbecue's smoky, savory characteristics with sweet and tangy sauce elements demand beverages that can stand up to these bold flavors. The recommended wines offer fruit-forward profiles with enough structure to complement the richness, while the suggested beer styles provide maltiness and complementary roasted notes that enhance rather than compete with the smokiness of the dish.

Protein
Multiple Proteins
Cuisine
American
Course
Main Course
Flavor Profile
Smoky

Recommended Wines

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False Bay Pinotage

Red

False Bay Pinotage is a vibrant red wine showcasing South Africa's signature grape variety. This wine typically offers a balanced expression of the Pinotage grape with modest oak influence, allowing the natural fruit characteristics to shine through.

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Santa Julia Cabernet Sauvignon

Red

Santa Julia Cabernet Sauvignon is a well-balanced red wine from Argentina's Mendoza region, produced by Familia Zuccardi. This approachable Cabernet offers typical varietal characteristics with medium body and good structure, showcasing the high-altitude terroir of Mendoza.

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The Pepper Pot

Red

The Pepper Pot is a Rhône-style red blend from the Swartland region of South Africa, produced by Sadie Family Wines. This medium-bodied wine offers a vibrant expression of the region with spicy notes balanced by fresh red fruit and an earthy character.

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QSS Arreio Red Blend

Red

QSS Arreio is a Portuguese red blend from the Alentejo region, showcasing the traditional varietals of the area. This wine likely offers a balance of fruit and structure typical of Alentejo reds, with the Touriga Nacional providing floral notes, Aragonez adding red fruit character, and Alicante Bouschet contributing color and body.

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Spice Trader Shiraz

Red

Spice Trader Shiraz is a bold Australian red wine showcasing the characteristic rich and spicy profile of Australian Shiraz. This wine typically offers concentrated dark fruit flavors complemented by peppery notes and subtle oak influence.

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Stolpman Crunchy Roastie 2022

Red

Stolpman Crunchy Roastie is a unique, vibrant Syrah from Ballard Canyon featuring whole-cluster fermentation that creates a 'crunchy' texture. This experimental, minimal-intervention wine showcases bright fruit with savory undertones and delicate stemmy characteristics.

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D'Arenberg The Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2019

Red

D'Arenberg's The Stump Jump GSM is a classic McLaren Vale blend that showcases the region's warm climate characteristics. This medium-bodied red offers bright fruit flavors with subtle spice and earthy notes, delivering excellent value from one of Australia's iconic producers.

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Stellar Organics Shiraz

Stellar Organics

Red

Stellar Organics Shiraz is a certified organic red wine from South Africa's Western Cape region. This medium to full-bodied wine showcases the character of South African Shiraz with balanced fruit intensity and subtle spice notes.

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Los Haroldos Estate Malbec

Red

Los Haroldos Estate Malbec is a robust red wine showcasing the rich terroir of Mendoza, Argentina. It offers concentrated dark fruit flavors with balanced tannins and a smooth, lingering finish characteristic of premium Mendoza Malbecs.

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Elodie Balme

Red

Elodie Balme produces traditional Côtes du Rhône wines that showcase the classic character of the Southern Rhône Valley. This red wine represents the typical blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre that defines the region, offering a balance of fruit, spice, and Mediterranean warmth.

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Belasco Llama Malbec Old Vine

Red

Belasco Llama Malbec Old Vine is crafted from mature vines that produce concentrated, complex fruit with enhanced structure and depth. This Argentine Malbec showcases the classic characteristics of high-altitude Mendoza terroir with intense dark fruit flavors and well-integrated tannins. The old vine designation indicates vines typically over 25-30 years old, contributing to the wine's complexity and concentrated character.

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Cara Sur Criollas Tintas Pergolas

Red

Cara Sur Criollas Tintas Pergolas is a unique Argentine wine made from indigenous Criolla grape varieties grown on traditional pergola trellising systems. This wine showcases Argentina's winemaking heritage through ancient grape varieties that were brought by Spanish colonizers centuries ago. The pergola growing method allows for natural shading and protection from intense sunlight, resulting in wines with distinctive character and terroir expression.

Recommended Wine Varietals

These wine varietals pair beautifully with barbecue. Browse our selection to find wines made from these grapes.

Recommended Beer Styles

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