BBQ Wines

INVITATION

Summer is approaching and summer, even with our weather, means Barbeques. But what wines to serve with a BBQ? We will be getting some ideas from Hazel this coming Friday, 3rd June, at our next Tongham Tasters’ evening. Expect some rosés! To road test them properly there will be an accompanying BBQ and perhaps some of Steve's homemade bread. All we need now is your company and some good weather.

Format will be as usual, with 6 wines being blind tasted and some accompanying food. We will be sharing the cost (about £10 a head) between all the attendees and anyone is welcome to join us. Just send us an email to tonghamtaster@gmail.com or ring John on 07717 876743 if you fancy joining us. The fun starts at 8pm. If you have never met us before and want to know more about our group click on Wine Circle at the top of this page.

JOHN’S BBQ WINE ADVICE
Most rosés go well with BBQ food. What better to drink on a hot summer’s night?
With reds either go for big wines such as Shiraz, Malbec, Pinotage etc or go for some more acidity with a lighter Beaujolais. Probably a young Australian Shiraz would be a popular choice with many in the UK. In the USA they would recommend a Zinfandel – why not try the Ravenswood Zinfandel from Majestic?
If you fancy a white, try a Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling.
Which exact wine you choose will depend on what exactly you are barbequing and what sauce or marinade you are using and even on you and your guests own personal taste. Don’t worry too much as BBQ is not haute cuisine – just don’t waste an expensive wine. Have fun trying a selection of value wines. Join us next Friday for some ideas.