Wines that pair with

Barbecue

Aggregated across 102 related dishes — most-paired wines first.

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Zinfandel

56 dishes

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 Barbecue · Barbecueribs · Barbecue Ribs +53 more

Syrah

Classic 51 dishes

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 Barbecueribs · Beef Barbecue · Barbecue Pork +48 more

Malbec

Classic 46 dishes

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 Barbecueribs · Beef Barbecue · Barbecue Pork +43 more

White · Light · Off-dry

Washington and Finger Lakes Rieslings split the difference between Mosel delicacy and Alsatian heft — bright stone fruit, modest sweetness, lively acid. A natural with Thai, Indian, and anything off the spice rack.

Works with Barbecued Ribs · Barbecued Spareribs · Barbecued Pork Ribs +6 more

Cabernet Sauvignon

Classic 9 dishes

Red · Full · Dry

The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.

Works with Barbecue Beef · Barbecued Steak · Barbecue Ribeye +6 more

Chardonnay

Classic 8 dishes

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 Barbecue Turkey · Chicken Barbecued · Honey Barbecue Chicken +5 more

Shiraz

8 dishes

Red · Full · Dry

Old-vine Shiraz from Barossa or McLaren Vale: dark, peppery, and unembarrassed about its size. Black plum, smoked meat, licorice, and a finish that lingers like the last embers of a grill.

Works with Barbecue · Beef Barbecue · Barbecued Ribs +5 more

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