If headed to a cookout sometime this summer, chances are theres going to be some grilled meat on the menu. And while pairing a cut of barbecued chicken or ribs is pretty simple in and of itself, the wide array of flavors and different varieties of barbecue sauce that could very well be served up along side it can make for a bit of a pairing puzzle. For a mustard sauce, try the Syrah-based Red Schooner 'Transit 2' Red Blend for some much needed richness to pair with the tangy flavors. The Zinfandel in the 2019 San Lorenzo 'Pearl' Blend is a great match to sweet sauces with big flavor combinations. And smoky sauces and rubs are the perfect complement to a big Cabernet or Cab Franc, like the 2019 Tenuta Meraviglia Rosso.

2019 Tenuta Meraviglia Rosso
Bolgheri
92 Points - Wine Spectator

$34.95

Wine Spectator dug it, saying Wild thyme, bell pepper, black currant and black pepper aromas and flavors mark this silky red, which builds nicely to the lingering aftertaste, with freshness and intensity. Grab a bottle of this for Steak Night and were certain youll be calling us up to order more.

MV Opus One Overture
Napa Valley 2022


$149.95

Overture showcases the talent of blending five traditional Bordeaux varieties and capturing terroir characteristics of the same variety grown in different soils. Additionally, Overtures marrying of multiple vintages yields a softer, rounder expression of the estate that can be enjoyed upon release.

2017 Andrew Will 'Champoux Vineyard'
Red Blend Washington
95 Points - Wine Advocate

$89.95

The 2017 Champoux Vineyard is a stunning success with elegance and complexity bursting at the seams. Seductive blackberry essence, dusty plum skin, dark cherries and cassis waft out of the glass with delicate dusty floral tones, dried tobacco and graphite nuances.

2020 Leviathan
Red Blend California
93 Points - James Suckling

$39.95

Powerful aromas of plum, black cherry, cola, and cocoa. Savory spices, white pepper, marjoram, and cardamom derived from the Northern California mountainside forests expand across the palate, while boasting bright and persistent acidity and fine-grained tannins.

Red Schooner 'Transit 2'
Red Blend Australia

$49.95

Aromas of smoky meat, chocolate and wet soil are lightly bound in a wood frame. The flavors of plum and refreshing mint offer up classic Australian character while soft, dusty tannins add a textural richness that enhances the whole drinking experience.

2019 San Lorenzo 'Pearl'
Red Blend Alexander Valley

$79.95

The blend for `The Pearl` is a result of the century old field blend. The nose has layered complexity with black plums, raspberries and cigar box aromas. The palate is bountiful with finely textured tannins and refreshing acidity balancing the full body.