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BBQ Ribs

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Slow cooked barbecue ribs

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, smoky flavors of BBQ ribs.

Syrah

Syrah's spicy and fruity profile pairs well with BBQ's smoky and savory notes.

Zinfandel

Zinfandel's jammy fruit and peppery spice enhance the sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.

Blend

Blend wines offer complexity and balance to match the layered flavors of BBQ ribs.

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/sweet/acid — honey and lemon cut fat, bright acid balances richness, smoky backbone complements ribs

Score: 95

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

smoke/heat/acid/bubbles — ginger spice and effervescence lift richness and play with BBQ spice and char

Score: 92

Julep Cup • Medium • 10 min

smoke/herbal/fat — mint refreshes and cuts fat, smoky Scotch echoes the ribs' char for harmony

Score: 88

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

smoke/bubbles/acid — sparkling water and lemon lighten the palate, lets Islay smoke mirror rib char

Score: 87

Rocks Glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/sweet — Old Fashioned format accentuates savory-smoky meat, bitters add depth against sweetness

Score: 86

Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/heat/sweet/herbal — ginger warmth and honey pair with sticky glaze, rosemary adds savory herbal note

Score: 84

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/herbal — complex, savory-herbal profile stands up to robust BBQ flavors and char

Score: 80