Summer grilling shouts bold, smoky flavors and Texas wines are the perfect match. From tender brisket and spicy sausage to charred veggies and smashburgers, Texas wines can elevate every dish hot off the grill.
Here are some of our favorite wines for BBQs and grilling:
Bending Branch Winery 2020 Tempranillo, Newsom Vineyards
This wine was featured by WineBusiness Monthly when it named Bending Branch Winery a 2024 “Hot Brand,” citing the winery’s innovative winemaking processes. The 2020 Tempranillo has notes of cocoa-dusted cherries, cranberry, mushroom and red raspberry.
Pair with a Wagyu ribeye, bison burger, blackened salmon or Texas brisket.
Duchman Family Winery Grape Growers BBQ Red
A blend of Dolcetto and Montepulciano, the Grape Growers BBQ Red has black fruit, berries, cranberry, black pepper and spicy notes.
Pair with beef ribs, smashburgers and grilled chicken.
Pedernales Cellars 2021 Aletheia
One of Pedernales’ first wines made with organic grapes from Desert Willow Vineyard in the Texas High Plains, this blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre has notes of black cherries, black pepper and cocoa.
Pair with beef or black bean burgers and grilled portobello mushrooms.
Spicewood Vineyards 2021 Black Label Tempranillo
The black label Tempranillo hails from Dutton Vineyards in the Texas High Plains, offering aromas of plums and salted caramel with flavors of juicy figs and black cherry cola.
Pair with grilled pork loin with a spicy rub, sausage and charred vegetables.
You can pick up these and other great wines when you visit the wineries. We have great summer travel itineraries for day and weekend trips. See you soon!