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Wines Fit for BBQ from Natalie McLean

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The summer season stirs memories of fire pits, charcoal grills and outdoor parties which almost always include barbeque in some fashion. Of course a refreshing beer is often a great partner to grilled fare but many prefer the perfect wine. When it comes to uncommon wine pairings Natalie MacLean, and her website NatDecants.com, offers simple solutions to food and wine conundrums.

Here are Natalie's top choices to pair with your summer barbeque:

1. Canadian or Oregonian Pinot Noir with Planked Salmon
2. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with Grilled Portabello Mushrooms
3. Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon with Shish-kabob Lamb
4. Provençal Rosé with Skewered Chicken
5. Italian Chianti with Marinated Pork Chops
6. Australian Shiraz with Barbequed Spare Ribs
7. Rhðne Valley Syrah with Grilled Pepper Steak
8. Argentine Malbec with Herb-Rubbed Chicken
9. Californian Zinfandel with Grilled Hamburgers
10. German Late Harvest Riesling (or Spätlese Riesling) with Roasted Marshmallows

The gallery below offers a single selection for each pairing most often highlighting wines with scores of 90 or above. Enjoy!

Gallery: BBQ Worthy Wines

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Vignon, Can A Seasoning Lead To Perfect Wine Pairings?

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If you've ever done any wine pairing you know that asparagus is traditionally nearly impossible to match up with red wine, and that's just the start of the food and wine conundrum. A potential answer to wine and food pairing issues just might be Vignon, a new seasoning that promises to balance flavors to compliment wines. The seasoning is a combination of flavors such as sea salt, onion, garlic, butter,lemon and mushroom and helps to make the wines taste well-rounded and balanced. Wine Business reports that Vignon is already being used in food and wine demonstrations at COPIA and the Culinary Institute of America. At $5.99 a bottle it's priced for anyone to give it a try.

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