I'm getting married in July and we are having bbq pulled brisket. I need a good wine to compliment such a non-traditional wedding dinner. Any suggestions would be helpful! Thank you.
2007-12-19 07:22:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Pulled BBQ brisket is strong and maybe spicy so you'd need a wine that stands up to that. I'd suggest a decent red Zinfandel or perhaps a Sirrah. Whites might be lost, especially sweet ones like Chenin Blanc, Rieslings and Gewurztraminer Wine.
I'd suggest you try a few to see what YOU like though!
But BBQ and ALE sounds like a great pairing too!
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2007-12-19 12:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Definitely a Syrah/Shiraz! The page below in the source area has a few suggestions. As you can see, the prices can range from moderate to very expensive.
Since the wedding is not until July, I would suggest purchasing a few bottles of various types over the next few months to sample yourself. You could purchase online or from a reputed wine store in your area. If you purchase from a wine store, you could ask them several questions before making a purchase.
Congratulations!!!
2007-12-22 23:43:24 · answer #2 · answered by kg_queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Viognier (White)
Has great tropical fruit flavors and proper acidity to stand up to BBQ Gewurtraminer as a second choice.
Red- Chiante(sangiovese grape) or Syrah/Shiraz maybe even Red Zinfiandel or petite syrah for something more robust.
2007-12-20 05:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by Tigity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zinfandel can be light to full bodied. It can be rich and spicy or lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors that are typical include raspberry, jam, black pepper, and licorice. I would suggest a full bodied, spicy Zin to blend with the strong flavors of the bbq. A Zinfandel by Renwood (Amador County) or Serghesio (Sonoma) would work well.
2007-12-20 20:19:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my first choice would be beer for summer bbq, but that's probably not appropriate for a wedding. that said I would do either a shiraz/syrah or red zinfandel. both go well with sweet/tangy bbq.
most whites are not going to be substantial enough to go with the brisket.
2007-12-20 01:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want Turning Leaf Pinot Noir. Hands down fantastic. You'd swear it was $25 bottle when it's actually $7. You cannot go wrong. I can buy and drink anything I want and I still stock that one at all times.
Paul
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2007-12-22 05:08:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Serve the kind of wine you like. Don't worry if it's red or white.
2007-12-19 15:30:22 · answer #7 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋