The tradition has continued through colonial times where the first recorded mention was in 1672 and George Washington mentions attending a ”barbicue” in 1769. Since then we have come a long way with several regional styles emerging to which people are fiercely loyal. But, they all have one thing in common, low and slow cooking with lots of flavor.
It is the massive flavors and often sweet sauces that can make it both a challenge and an enjoyable endeavor to pair barbecue with wine. Make sure you make the most of this all-American holiday with these wines.