Grilling Companions

August 2012

Try these wines with your favorite foods from the barbecue

 

 

Murrieta’s Well “The Spur” Red Blend 2009 California, $17.99
This wine is a blend of six grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petite Verdot with some Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. You would expect to pay twice as much for a wine with its complex texture and supple richness. Serve with grilled New York strip or T-bone steaks.  

Joel Gott Relative Red 2009 California, $9.99
A combination of Zinfandel, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of leather and spices. Sweet and spicy fruit, soft tannins and deep rich color make this a great grilling wine for spareribs, beef or pork. Plus, this wine earned a well deserved 90 points from Beverage Dynamics.

Tapiz Malbec Rosé 2011 Argentina, $12.99
What would summer be without a cool, refreshing rosé to go with barbecue or grilled chicken? This deep pink offering is full and rich with a big fruit concentration of ripe strawberry and cherry notes that give this rosé from the Mendoza region great balance.

Chartron et Trebuchet Chablis 2010 France, $16.99
It has an aroma of mineral and lemon from the Chardonnay grape, the white varietal used exclusively in the Chablis region of France. Nice acidic finish will match perfectly with meaty grilled fish like grouper, mahi mahi or salmon with a lemony sauce on top.

Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Washington, $9.99
A core of plum and currant fruit makes this Cabernet focused, refined and appealing. Hints of coffee and dark chocolate will make this one a great accompaniment for your barbecue delights. Rated 90 points by Wine Spectator.

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