Burger Wines: The Perfect Pairing for America's Greatest Sandwich

Some foods inspire endless debate. New York or Chicago pizza. Texas or Carolina barbecue. Ketchup or no ketchup on a hot dog. But few culinary creations inspire as much passion—or as many opinions—as the humble hamburger.

Simple in theory, endlessly customizable in practice, the burger has become America's great culinary canvas. Whether piled high with bacon and cheddar, dressed with mushrooms and Swiss, topped with caramelized onions, blue cheese, fried eggs, jalapeños, barbecue sauce, or kept beautifully simple with nothing more than salt, pepper, and a perfectly toasted bun, there is a burger for every palate.

And with every great burger comes an equally important question: What should you drink with it?

That's exactly what we'll explore in this deliciously fun tasting. While beer often steals the spotlight at cookouts, wine may be the burger's most underrated companion. The right bottle can elevate every bite, bringing out the richness of the beef, balancing smoky char from the grill, taming spicy toppings, and complementing everything from melted American cheese to aged cheddar and blue cheese.

Together, we'll taste a globe-spanning lineup of reds specifically selected for burger duty—from juicy, fruit-forward crowd pleasers to bold, structured wines built to stand up to serious beef. Along the way, we'll discuss how different toppings, cheeses, sauces, and cooking styles influence wine pairings, helping you discover combinations that will transform your backyard cookouts all summer long.

Whether you're a charcoal traditionalist, a smashburger devotee, a bacon cheeseburger fanatic, or simply someone who believes that burgers and summer belong together, this tasting promises plenty of inspiration, practical pairing advice, and perhaps a few surprises.

Fire up the grill. Bring your appetite. The search for the perfect burger wine starts here.

Join us as we put some of the world's most delicious red wines to the ultimate summer test: standing proudly beside a great burger.

Wines TBA.

All prices listed reflect regular retail. Significant discounts will be offered on all wines tasted. Due to the highly allocated nature of some selections, wines may change without notice.