Wine Pairings for Grilled Foods

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Grilled Sardines with Herbed Fennel-and-Olive Salad

Pairing: Spanish Albariño

Pair rich, grilled sardines with a minerally, zesty Albariño from northern Spain, such as the 2012 Granbazán Etiqueta Verde or the 2013 Lícia.

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Cumin-and-Coriander Grilled Lamb Ribs

Pairing: Rhône red

A robust Rhône red famously pairs well with lamb; its spice is terrific with the gaminess of the meat. Pour a Côtes du Rhône, like the 2012 Domaine d'Andezon or the 2011 Domaine Les Aphillanthes.

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Honey-Butter-Grilled Chicken Thighs with Parsley Sauce

Pairing: Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc from South Africa has mouthwatering juiciness, perfect with these super-flavorful chicken thighs. Try the 2013 Ken Forrester Petit Chenin or the 2012 Simonsig.

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Throwback Porterhouse Steaks

Pairing: Rioja Reserva

Reservas from Spain's Rioja are aged in oak for at least three years, resulting in deeply concentrated wines that are terrific with steak. The 2007 Conde de Valdemar Reserva and the 2009 Muga Reserva are good, affordable choices.

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Grilled Shrimp with Black-Eyed Peas and Chimichurri

Pairing: Juicy rosé

Warm-climate rosés tend to have juicy, bold fruit that is superb with the sweetness of grilled shrimp. Try the 2013 Moulin de Gassac Guilhem from the south of France, or the 2013 Montes Cheru from Chile.

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