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With the warmer evenings and the sun setting later, everyone is gathering around the deck basking in the aromas of barbecued specialties. The key for successful wine pairing with your outdoor dining is simplicity. Don’t choose a wine that requires too much thought – the wines should fit the food but they should also fit the casual mood.

Here’s some basic food-wine pairing when it comes to the BBQ. Sparkling Wine goes well with almost any grilled food – stick with a Prosecco or Cava, even a light California bubbly. White Wines are suited to grilled fish, chicken and some pork dishes – Chardonnay goes well with the fattier fish like tuna, trout or rockfish, also veggie burgers. Rose’s served brisk and cool have a bit more acidity than whites to battle the grilled flavors of the food. Red Wines – Pinot Noir from Oregon, Russian River or Burgundy fare well with pork or salmon and smoked meats with a bacon accent. Bordeaux, California Cabernets and Barolo are perfect matches for hamburgers, steak, BBQ ribs or beef tenderloin – if it’s on the “hot” side go for a Zinfandel, Australian Shiraz or Argentine Malbec.

So dust off the Weber, turn up the stereo, and grab your corkscrew. Because whether you’re flippin’ burgers or searin’ a juicy steak, we’ve got some wine selections to make your next backyard barbecue the best yet!

Apothic Red Blend Apothic Red was crafted from a blend of primarily Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. These varieties come together seamlessly for a fruit-driven wine with fresh dark fruit flavors and jammy red fruit notes. The Zinfandel offers bold dark fruit flavors and spicy notes, complemented by the soft mouthfeel of Merlot. The Syrah adds layers of smooth blueberry, while the Cabernet Sauvignon delivers ripe fruit flavors and a firm structure. This decadent blend is framed by hints of oak, vanilla, and mocha.

Smoking Loon Steelbird Chardonnay Smoking Loon “Steelbird” is Chardonnay with a difference. We kicked the oak to the curb aging this wine for five months in 100% stainless steel. The wine opens with layers of juicy and ripe honeydew melon, followed by steely notes of citrus. Vibrant, yet creamy on the palate from 100% malolactic fermentation, with its refreshing flavors of lemon curd and pineapple; it’s sure to become an instant summer favorite. This wine will pair nicely with a wide variety of dishes, from homemade tropical salsa and chips to a garden salad with lemon grilled chicken or even a simple white pizza

Villa Pozzi Grillo With a straw yellow color, Villa Pozzi Grillo exhibits aromas of exotic and white flowers while on the palate, it is fresh and fruity with notes of mango and pineapple. It is a medium bodied, well-balanced wine with delicate acidity and a persistent finish.

Eppa Red Sangria Light bodied and refreshing, Eppa introduces itself with crisp citrus notes that meld into pomegranate and berry overtones. Its natural, subtle sweetness is a result of its blend of real fruit juices, which bring a brightness of flavor. Eppa Sangria was recently featured on the TODAY Show!

La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate and sweet tobacco. Multi-layered flavors of red, blue and black berry fruit, plums, cherries and a hint of blood orange underpin subtle layers of exotic spice and toast. Fine tannins and balanced acidity drive a long finish.