I dream in BBQ. With the summer cookout season in full swing, I wanted to share one of my top wines I like to drink with BBQ. If you have been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that I seek out red wine from Spain and Argentina. Theses wines are often unknowns and I like trying new flavors. Argentinians eat a lot meat and make bold wines to stand up the these dishes.

The other item to keep on hand for the BBQ is your sauce. Make it right and it will be talked about for decades, standing on its own or supporting the wine being served.

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The weather last night was especially beautiful and I'm dressed appropriately in my shorts, flipflops and sporting my best Anthony Bourdain chef attire in The Ramones t-shirt. The lanai is lit with hurricane candles and the scent of grilled steaks in the air. What is it about eating outside that makes every bite taste better? The soup appetizer was just what I needed to take the edge off my hunger.

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Last night I opened the Condado de Oriza Crianza from my favorite Spanish wine region Ribero Del Duero. The deep purple color begs for the old world crystal goblet. The bouquet was lovely with scents of dark fruit and spice. As I taste the first sip silky cherry fruit glides over my tongue, with chocolate notes. Wow. Gorgeous texture of leather and chewy tannins.

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