Top 10 Ten Best Summer Barbecue Wines Party BBQ Barbeque Recommendations Gayot

Looking for the perfect wine to complement that juicy steak or smoky grilled chicken? The next time you’re invited to a neighbor’s barbecue, you’re sure to impress with one of our top selections guaranteed to match up well with grilled meats and veggies on a sweltering summer day.

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Top 10 Wines for Barbecues

Winery	Bottle to Buy/Price
	Sparkling
Frank Family Vineyards	Rouge; $35
	White
Eberle	2008 Mill Road Vineyard Viognier; $20
Franciscan	2006 Cuvée Sauvage Chardonnay; $40
Messina Hof	2006 Gewürztraminer; $11
	Rosé
Domaine Salliès	2007 Rosé de Cabernet; $10
	Red
McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate	2007 Merlot; $12
Rodney Strong Vineyards	2007 Estate Knotty Vines Zinfandel; $20
Tapena	2007 Tempranillo; $9
Windmill	2006 Lodi Syrah; $12
	Dessert
Black Star Farms	2007 A Capella Riesling Ice Wine; $92

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(Updated: 11/17/09 CT)