Wines of Germeny and From Rioja
Following on from our recent research in to the best BBQ Beers and the perfect Fizzy Wine and Champagne for BBQ’s we got together with the lovely people from Wines of Germany and Wines From Rioja so they could help us find the perfect BBQ wines for this summers Barbecue-a-thon.
Wines of Germany and Wines from Rioja picked a shortlist of 5 wines they thought were the best accompaniment for your BBQ’s and here is the low down.
Muga Blanco 2008 - £8.00 from Majestic (out soon) - Plenty of complex zesty lime flavours with a gorgeous spicy oak finish. Perfect with Jerk Chicken Skewers or Asian inspired Pork Chops.
Luis Canas Fermentado en Barrica 2007 (6.99 from Sainsburys) - Rich and lemony with nutty oak hints and a crisp finish. A great partner for seafood and chicken, or if your BBQ is a more low key, hummus and dips.
2008 Black Tower Rose (£4.99 from Sansbury’s, Somerfield Morrisons, ASDA & Co-op) - This refreshing and mouth watering rose’ is arguable the taste of the summer and at just 9.5%, this naturally lower alcohol wine is a perfect lunchtime tipple.
2008 Devil’s Rock Riesling (£5.49 - Co-op) - Fresh and clean with zesty lemon and grapefruit flavours, it’s an ideal choice for alfresco drinking on a warm summer’s day.
2008 D:Vine Pinto Noir Rose’ (£5.08 The Asda) - as the name suggests it is indeed heavenly, bursting with fresh flavours or ripe strawberry and red cherry.
Even better than the comprehensive review above Wines of Germany and Wines From Rioja also asked Anna Noble, Associate of the Institute of Wines and Spirits to give us her take on the best wines for a summer’s BBQ and she said, “The oak ageing gives these white Riojas a lovely rich texture and nuttry flavours that work really well with barbecued chicken. Anna also added, “If you are looking for something a bit lighter and fresher to go with Asian inspired dishes and salads, German wines are terrific. They are also naturally lower in alcohol which makes them an ideal drink for lunchtime”.
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