Burgers and Wine

One of the most foremost expert websites on Wine is “Wine Spectator.” With summer right around the corner they have decided to pair one of the most American summer foods, burgers on the grill, with Red Wine. Jim Leiken the executive chef of DBGB Kitchen and Bar has some of the best burgers in the United States. These burgers are made from the best meat and cooked to perfection. These gourmet burgers are topped with some of the most nontraditional toppings to make some of the most liked burgers and unique flavors. Jim Leiken says, “…that his three basic burger rules are: ‘Quality meat, good seasoning, high heat.’” Make your burger grilling this summer some of the best you have ever had by following the chefs tips.


It may not seem like a typical pairing but wine can make grilling an even more enjoyable experience. The Wine Spectator offers up some of their best reviews Cabernets to match any taste you have with your burger. These bottles range from $9 to $21 so they are very affordable on any budget and with rankings all in the very high eighties they are some of the best tasting wines.



To read the full article and get a list of all the great wines: http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/42730