Grilling gives food a more assertive flavor, so the wine you drink needs to be equally assertive, with lots of fruit. This isn't the time for a delicate older wine that would be overwhelmed. Wines with lots of fruit also hold their own against any sweetish sauces, like many barbecue sauces.
SYRAH: Syrah has become my go-to wine for grilled meat and poultry. The wine's ripe fruit, accented by spicy, sometimes peppery notes, makes syrah the perfect companion. Plus, you can find good examples at a range of prices.
-Laurie Daniel
Laurie Daniel has been a journalist for nearly 30 years and has written about wine since 1993.
photographs by Philip Wartena
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Syrah is my favorite grape and it does go so wonderfully with grilled meats!
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