LIFTOFF TO SUMMER: BUBBLES & BURGER PAIRINGS
Burgers and beer are a classic combination like ... well, fun and sun. But what about bubbly? The savory flavors of your favorite burger are a rarely considered, but remarkably rewarding contrast with the toasty and elegant fruit notes in a sparkling wine. Plus, the texture of sparkling wine balance the texture of a juicy burger, and even cut through ooey gooey cheese! Fire up those grills folks, and read on to learn more about our fave bubbly and burger pairings. However, beer drinkers be warned: After this lineup, you may be trading in your steins for stemware.
Turkey Burger Throwdown:
Everything's Coming up Rosé
The same principles which make Beaujolais a classic partner for roast turkey also make sparkling rosé a great option for turkey burgers — lean meat coupled with lots of flavors, in the form of toppings, sauces, and condiments. Ripe red fruit notes and bubbly texture will compliment all of the flavors at play without competing.
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Beef Burgers: Stay 'Red'-y
Sparkling reds, such as lambrusco, can really sing alongside a classic ooey-gooey cheeseburger. With flavor notes that recall the charm of a cozy diner, a sparkling red has the deep fruit and cola notes to stand up to all the personality of a classic beef burger, complete with ketchup and spicy mayo.
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Veggie Burgers:
Gettin' Funky with It
Vegetarian and vegan burgers offer exciting possibilities for bubbly. Mushroom burgers are filled with rich, savory, umami notes that can become flat with the wrong wine. You'll need a wine as robustly flavorful and funktastic as the burger.
FOR MUSHROOM BURGERS TRY:
- Christoph Hoch 'Kalkspitz' Pet Nat NV
- Bulli 'Julius' Bolle Macerato Colli Piacentini Frizzante NV
- Scrimaglio Piemonte Chardonnay Brut
FOR QUINOA AND BLACKBEAN BURGERS TRY:
