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July is official barbeque season at the Wine Rack Store. Sometimes it can be a bit intimidating to try new wines with your grilled masterpiece, and it is all too easy to revert to the fail safe beer and insert your favorite regular wine here. So today, I’d like to offer some suggestions to expand your wine repertoire:

First of all, virtually all red wines go well with hamburgers and hot dogs. If you must play it safe, both Zinfandel and Merlot are good all-around red wine-barbeque pairings. Two economical choices suggestions are 7 Deadly Zins by Michael David Winery, and 2006 Sagelands Merlot. A more daring choice would be a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Pinot Noir, or Cabernet Franc with grilled steak. Try a dry Italian Sangiovese with grilled steak, poultry, or pork. Chianti pairs well with any recipe that calls for lots of barbeque sauce!

White wines pose a bit more of a challenge. Chardonnay typically baulks at barbeque fare, but if you are a die-hard fan do what you must! Gewurztraminer and Riesling both nicely balance anything spicy. How about Airlie Gewurztraminer ? Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon play happily with grilled vegetables and seafood. Your white Pinots (Blanc and Gris) both pair well with grilled steak, poultry, and pork.

Now wait! We can’t leave out a bit of the bubbly! Champagne and Sparkling Wine are great with grilled vegetables and seafood, not to mention that they make ANY meal a special occasion! I am loving Cuvée Jean-Louis, Blanc de Blancs Brut. It is a must have in every special wine rack!

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