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.
Recommended Wines
D'Arenberg The Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2019
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.
Stolpman Crunchy Roastie 2022
Stolpman Crunchy Roastie 2022 is a distinctive Syrah from Ballard Canyon featuring whole cluster fermentation that creates its signature crunchy texture. This wine showcases vibrant red fruit with savory, peppery notes characteristic of cool-climate Syrah from this region.
The Pepper Pot
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.
Santa Julia Cabernet Sauvignon
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.
Recommended Beers
Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen
A rich, full-bodied, malty Bavarian lager with a deep amber-orange color. It features a clean, toasty malt character balanced by mild hop bitterness and a smooth, dry finish that exemplifies the traditional Oktoberfest style.
Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier
A traditional German Märzen with a deep amber color, rich malty flavor profile, and a smooth, balanced finish. It's brewed specially for Oktoberfest celebrations according to the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516.
Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest Märzen
A traditional amber-colored Märzen brewed for Oktoberfest, featuring rich malt flavors with notes of toasted bread, caramel, and a clean, slightly spicy hop finish. This balanced, full-bodied lager exemplifies the classic Bavarian Oktoberfest style.
Recommended Wine Varietals
These wine varietals pair beautifully with barbecue. Browse our selection to find wines made from these grapes.
Recommended Beer Styles
These beer styles complement barbecue perfectly. Explore our beer selection to find these styles.