What to drink with bbq ribs
Short answer: Zinfandel or Shiraz. Runner-up: Bourbon or amber ale.
Why it works
Jammy fruit mirrors sweet, smoky sauce.
Sticky, sweet-smoky sauce overwhelms delicate wines. Choose ripe, jammy reds with some sweetness of fruit.
Quick picks
- Best match: Zinfandel or Shiraz
- Alternative: Bourbon or amber ale
- Avoid: very tannic or heavily oaked wines unless the dish is rich red meat.