Wine pairings for Barbecue Short Ribs

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Zinfandel

2 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 Short Ribs · Barbecued Short Ribs

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Tempranillo Cab

Red · Medium · Dry

Spain's signature red — bright cherry, dusty earth, and a touch of vanilla from American oak. Soft enough to drink young; structured enough to age beautifully in the right cellar.

Why it works with Barbecued Short Ribs

Tempranillo Cab's mid-weight flatters Barbecued Short Ribs without taking over — the everyday red strategy.

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Barbecue Short Ribs

1 wine pairing

Barbecued Short Ribs

2 wine pairings