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 Those of you who know me are probably aware that I like to grill things (and use my smoker as well)! I've picked out some awesome reds and a rose at great prices just in time for grilling season and I'll even throw in a few tips as well… Pitmaster Phil
2020 Domaine des Pasquiers - Cotes du Rhone
The perfect hamburger wine! Bold, spicy grenache from South France. Domiane des Pasquires happens to be a direct import of ours and their wines are the best-selling reds in the shop. And for good reason-they always overdeliver and are just plain delicious!
As far as burgers, everyone has their methods-but just make sure you use 80/20 (or even fattier) beef and I like to put a cast iron pan or griddle right on the grate as sometimes direct heat can cause too many flareups and you end up with hockey pucks….
| Sale $12.99 | SKU 88188 |
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2021 Domaine de Mourchon - Cotes du Rhone Seguret Loubie Rose
Another of our most requested direct imports, Mourchon is always delicious and just so darn easy to drink. This would be a go to for chicken.
Grilling chicken is challenging. My current favorite is to use a "Cornell" marinade (you can google it) and go direct heat -but I raise the grid to make sure the bird is not to close to the flame. I do a heavy baste throughout the cook. And just go with bone in skin on thighs…best part of the chicken and pretty good value to boot
| Sale $15.99 | SKU 89867 |
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2015 Chateau Panigon – Medoc
 Not all Bordeaux is expensive wine meant for haut cuisine. This awesome value from the outstanding 2015 vintage is just what you need for a nice skirt or hangar steak (avoid flank -it's overpriced and not as good) with a simple marinade. Just a few minutes per side on direct heat. Boom!
| Sale $16.99 | SKU 80163 |
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2016 Gerin, Jean-Michel - VDP Syrah La Champine
I love this Syrah from Cote Rotie master Jean-Michel Gerin. With great freshness and a hint of smoky character this is the ticket for items from the smoker. I can go on all day about cooking brisket (will save that for another email) so I'll talk pulled pork. Pork shoulder is a good way to get started with your smoker as it's a very forgiving cut. Keep it simple-apply your favorite rub, run the smoker between 225-250 and if you have loads of time don't wrap it. But his can be a 14-16 hr cook! To get it done quicker wrap in foil when it hit about 160 IT and let it go until it's super tender (it should feel like butter when you insert your temperature probe).
| Sale $21.99 | SKU 90024 |
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2019 Ridge - Zinfandel California Three Valleys
 Nothing like a great Zin with some smoky (not too smoky!) Spare ribs. Ridge is my favorite USA producer and their wines always have new world personality with old world sensibility. They are just downright fun to drink!
When it comes to cooking ribs I prefer St. Louis cut spares and I've decided over the years to go easy on the dry rub (lately I've been doing just salt, pepper and garlic). DO NOT do the 3-2-1 method unless you want them to be overcooked! I prefer 3 hours or so unwrapped and about an hour wrapped… then sauce em and put them back on the smoker to set up.
| Sale $26.99 | SKU 86613 |
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Top off any aperitif, hard spirit, or juice with sparkling wine and a splash of soda water, and it's immediately summer-ized. Spritzes are thirst-quenching, festive, and consumable with ease…
Cointreau Spritz: 4 ounces dry Prosecco, 2 ounces strained fresh orange juice, ½ ounce Cointreau, Club soda, Half an orange wheel for garnish.
Cocchi Spritz: 4 ounces dry Prosecco, 2 ounces Cocchi Americano Rosa, Club soda, Orange wheel for garnish.
St-Germain Spritz: 4 ounces dry Prosecco, 1½ ounces St.-Germain, Club soda, Fresh lavender for garnish.
Aperol Spritz: 3 ounces dry Prosecco, 2 ounces Aperol OR Casoni, Splash of club soda. Aperol has been hard to get... Casoni Aperitivo 1814 is a great substitute!
7 Locks Brewing - Paint Branch Bohemian Pils 6pk
 A Czech style Pilsner, light, soft cream texture with a pleasant crisp finish. Light sweet toasty aroma, complemented with some spice and lemon from Saaz, and a balancing touch of bitterness.
| Sale $11.99 | SKU 85786 |
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Bell's Brewery - Two Hearted Ale American IPA 4pk
 Named after fishing waters in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Two Hearted is an American IPA brewed and dry hopped with 100% Centennial hops. Beloved by longtime and new craft beer drinkers, Two Hearted is an iconic ale that's perfect for any occasion.
| Sale $7.99 | SKU 68866 |
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Peak Organic - Happy Hour Crushable Pilsner 6pk
Happy Hour is a masterfully designed pilsner. Built to be crisp, clean and crushable. This beer is easygoing and pairs well with everything, including another beer! With this new pilsner, it's always Happy Hour. ABV: 4.7%
| Sale $10.99 | SKU 81921 |
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