Perfect pairings
Pairing gets easier when you stop looking for rules.
Richness wants freshness. Sweetness needs care. Roast can echo cocoa. Bubbles are very good at rescuing fried food. Start with what is actually on the plate — or in the glass — and work from there.
Start with what you have
Pick a food or a drink, then see where it leads.
Start with steak, chocolate or cheese — or with the bottle already open. A spirit can lead to something good beside the glass, a mixer or garnish, and a cocktail you can make from it.
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What works
Matches for “barbecue”
16 ideas found. Strongest first.
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Keermont Syrah + Sweet sticky BBQ ribs
Why it works: Rich fruit and structure match sticky barbecue flavours and help balance sweetness and fat.
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Hartenberg Gravel Hill Syrah + Sweet sticky BBQ ribs
Why it works: Rich fruit and structure match sticky barbecue flavours and help balance sweetness and fat.
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DOMINIO DEL PIDIO TINTO + Sweet sticky BBQ ribs
Why it works: Rich fruit and structure match sticky barbecue flavours and help balance sweetness and fat.
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Keermont Merlot + Sweet sticky BBQ ribs
Why it works: Rich fruit and structure match sticky barbecue flavours and help balance sweetness and fat.
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Aster Crianza Ribera del Duero + Sweet sticky BBQ ribs
Why it works: Rich fruit and structure match sticky barbecue flavours and help balance sweetness and fat.
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100x100 MONASTRELL + Sweet sticky BBQ ribs
Why it works: Rich fruit and structure match sticky barbecue flavours and help balance sweetness and fat.
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Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 2 + Sweet sticky BBQ ribs
Why it works: Rich fruit and structure match sticky barbecue flavours and help balance sweetness and fat.
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La Rioja Alta S.A 904 Rioja Gran Reserva + Sweet sticky BBQ ribs
Why it works: Rich fruit and structure match sticky barbecue flavours and help balance sweetness and fat.
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