Grilled Smoked

Rosé · Light · Dry

Provence's gift to summer — dry, pale, faintly strawberry-and-citrus, with low alcohol and crisp acid. Made to drink cold, with food, in the shade.

Works with Grilled Smoked · Pork Loin Grilled Smoked · Smoked, Grilled Whole Turkey +3 more Grilled Smoked · Pork Loin Grilled Smoked · Smoked, Grilled Whole Turkey · Grilled Octopus With Smoked Paprika · Smoked Salmon Medallions With Grilled Cucumber · Roasted Butternut Squash Soup With Sourdough And Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese

Red · Light · Dry

Burgundy's most temperamental grape, but the rewards are real — translucent ruby with a perfumed lift of red cherry, forest floor, and clove. Silken tannins and bright acid make it the most versatile red on the table; serve cool, around 58°F.

Works with Grilled Smoked · Pork Loin Grilled Smoked · Smoked, Grilled Whole Turkey +2 more Grilled Smoked · Pork Loin Grilled Smoked · Smoked, Grilled Whole Turkey · Smoked Salmon Medallions With Grilled Cucumber · Roasted Butternut Squash Soup With Sourdough And Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese

White · Light · Dry

Citrus, cut grass, and a wire of acid. Marlborough makes it loudest; Sancerre makes it most refined. Either way, it cuts cleanly through goat cheese, herbs, and anything with shellfish.

Works with Smoked, Grilled Whole Turkey · Grilled Octopus With Smoked Paprika · Smoked Salmon Medallions With Grilled Cucumber +1 more Smoked, Grilled Whole Turkey · Grilled Octopus With Smoked Paprika · Smoked Salmon Medallions With Grilled Cucumber · Grilled Scallops Wrapped In Apple-smoked Bacon, Arugula Salad

White · Medium · Dry

The most-planted white grape and the most chameleon-like. Crisp and steely from Chablis; rich, oaky, and tropical from California. Read the label, then match the style to the dish.

Works with Grilled Smoked · Smoked, Grilled Whole Turkey · Smoked Salmon Medallions With Grilled Cucumber

Sparkling · Light · Dry

Méthode champenoise from the most chalk-rich corner of France — fine bubbles, brioche, lemon zest, and a finish that goes on for half a minute. The wine for anything fried, salty, or special.

Works with Grilled Cucumber Soup With Smoked Salmon And Dill · Smoked Salmon Medallions With Grilled Cucumber

Red · Full · Dry

Argentina's signature grape: deep purple, plummy, and remarkably smooth for its weight. Soft tannins and a touch of cocoa make it the dinner-party Cabernet alternative — and far easier on the wallet.

Works with Grilled Octopus With Smoked Paprika · Roasted Butternut Squash Soup With Sourdough And Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese

White · Light · Dry

Sancerre's cousin across the Loire — Sauvignon Blanc with a smokier, flintier profile. The 'fumé' in the name refers to that struck-match minerality.

Works with Grilled Penne With Asparagus, Smoked Salmon And Poppy Seeds · Grilled Scallops Wrapped In Apple-smoked Bacon, Arugula Salad

Red · Full · Dry

Shiraz's more reserved European cousin — Northern Rhône style, all violets, black olive, and white pepper. Less brawn, more poise; pairs as well with lamb as with peppered duck breast.

Works with Grilled Octopus With Smoked Paprika · Roasted Butternut Squash Soup With Sourdough And Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese

Red · Full · Dry

California's brawler — jammy blackberry, brambly spice, and 15% alcohol that hides behind the fruit. Built for ribs, brisket, and anything that came off a grill.

Works with Grilled Octopus With Smoked Paprika · Roasted Butternut Squash Soup With Sourdough And Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese

White · Full · Dry

California's flagship white — rounder, riper, and oakier than the Old World original, with tropical fruit, butter, and vanilla. Sonoma Coast and Sta. Rita Hills bottlings are leaner; Napa stays plush.

White · Medium · Dry

California and Pacific Northwest Gewürztraminer — lychee, rose petal, ginger, made riper and fuller than Alsace. The American spicy-food companion.

Sparkling · Light · Dry

California's méthode-traditionnelle sparkling wines — Chardonnay/Pinot Noir-based, brioche-and-citrus, often grown in cool coastal regions. Champagne quality at friendlier prices.