What wine goes with smoked brisket?

[patinlouisiana]

I have a feeling some of my sisters in law and brother in law's wives might not want cold beer Saturday.

 

[foamheart]

Make it BYOB and they have to like what they bring. You're doing brisket, let them help with something. And Ice!

 

[fivetricks]

Ok, so the obvi choice will be a red wine. Maybe a cab sav, a Bordeaux, or even a Shiraz with the point cut of the brisky :-)

 

[fivetricks]

You really should get an idea for what kind of wine they generally like. If you show up with a Shiraz for two people that are welded to say Moscato, you're gonna have an issue. A bit of homework is required for a better answer :-)

 

[patinlouisiana]

I know! I'll let my wife handle the refreshments.

 

[JCAP]

I know folks have the pairing thing in mind and I think about that sometimes too. But in the end any wine that people like is good. A hot summer day sometimes calls for a big bold red or a nice chilled white. But if they get brisket, anything works!

 

[tallbm]

I'm all for a Malbec, Pino Noir (not Grigio), a real Zinfandel (NOT White Zinfandel) or a Shiraz/Syrah.

If they only drink whites or only drink "sweet" wines then buy them a real German Riesling. Riesling stands up to spicy food so it should work for a brisket that has a good amount of black pepper and some other nice flavors but wouldn't be my preference over the reds listed above.

Outside of that they can bring their own wines if they are that picky lol.
I took a course on wine in college as an elective... drank lots of wine, learned quite a bit, and had a blast in that class hahaha!

 

[S-met]

I'm all for a Malbec, Pino Noir (not Grigio), a real Zinfandel (NOT White Zinfandel) or a Shiraz/Syrah.

Sound advice.

Bbq brisket being smoky and fatty has a strong flavor to complete with. You want either some bold and tannic to standup to it or soft and fruity to complement. What wood did you use and how did you season.

And as hinted above, are they wine lovers, or do they just love wine?

Alternatively, cider works well as does a sparkling like prosecco or cava.

 

[schlotz]

Red Cabernet, Shiraz, Malbec or Zinfadel (RED) Now that only gets you halfway there. There are great, good and so-so versions of each and to top off the selection question, individual taste preferences and year produced are also in play. Regardless of red, white, dry or sweet I would suggest asking what their favorite wines are? You are looking for a type (above), producer, and year if at all possible.

 

[atomicsmoke]

Going by the "book" big reds are perfect pairing for brisket. Yet, that's irrelevant if they have their specific preferances.

I, for one, like Sauvignon Blanc with anything: fatty meat, lean meat, beef, pork, fish and cheese.

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Franzia sells a pretty good size box. Can get them all buzzed for $13.99

 

[BigW.]

I was going with the other option: Miller High Life. The Champagne of Beers

 

[zwiller]

Reds are the classic beef pairing. I am by no means a wine steward but took a short class on reds and found a little gem. Chilean reds. Most are fermented and aged in SS and not oak and this retains much more fruit flavor. A sure eye opener for one who has never tasted one. That said, a good beer in a proper glass is every bit as elegant and tasty as wine. Any guest at my house gets a glass. Many cool glasses for beer can be had at the dollar store. The one in my avatar was...

 

[hawgrider]

" What wine goes with smoked brisket?"

What? with brisket LOL Oh lawd no! Be a real man and throw the wine out and crack a beer or fetch a glass of bourbon.

 

[PoukieBear]

Excuse me, pardon me, coming through! (I'm elbowing y way through you beer drinkers)

With a fatty cut of meat, you need to look for a wine that is higher in tannins, to cut through the fattiness. And you'll need something bold to stand up to the meat and rubs you use.

A nice Cabernet Sauvignon is always a crowd pleaser. It's not too bold, and not too light, and generally pairs well with most anything.

For something higher in tannins, go for a Malbec or a Shiraz from Australia.

For something a little different that guests may not have heard of before, and a conversation starter, go for a Carménère from Chile. (Purple Angel is amazing!)

 

[markh024]

...Scotch.

 

[dr k]

Drink what you like. A Pinot Noir to match the doneness texture of your successful brisket.

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

Jack Daniels for the win!

 

[hawgrider]

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

HELLLLLL YEA!