How to Pair Wine with Grilled Foods?

At LDV, we make wines that pair beautifully with food that is grilled. Rich fruit and balanced tannic structure compliment proteins, vegetables, and fruit with smokey grilled flavors. Here are 5 tips.

1. Heavy, dense meat like brisket select Syrah, burgers with Grenache, and steaks with Petite Sirah.
2. Avoid oaky wines with smoked meats. Instead choose a wine with rich fruit like Zinfandel.
3. Grilled chicken with a sauce or herb rub, let that flavoring be your guide to the wine. Try full flavored white or Rose.
4. Rich fish, like salmon choose a buttery Chardonnay or Viognier. With leaner fish like tuna or trout, try a white burgundy.
5. The wine should fit the food and the casual outdoor setting. This is not the time for fussy pairings.