With Labor Day approaching on September 5, here are a few wines to pair with a variety of Labor Day meals including steak, burgers, ribs and classics like macaroni and potato salad. Here is a roundup of Best Labor Day Weekend Wine & Food Pairing Ideas.
2019 Kenefick Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Chris’s Cuvée ($65) – With its powerful aromatics of raspberry hard candies and a dark berry preserve palate supported by woven dusty fine tannins pairs great with a steak.
The tannins and acidity of the wine cut through the fat and protein, which in turn soften up the perception of those tannins.
2019 Kenefick Ranch Grenache Blanc ($24) – When it comes to ribs, most people go for the jarred options at the grocery store, which are on the sweeter end of the spectrum.
Kenefick’s Grenache Blanc provides a touch of sweetness with its marzipan, lemon curd, and Honeysuckle notes that finish this crisp white to even enjoy with heavier spiced barbeque flavors as well.
2018 Kenefick Ranch Merlot ($50) – For a juicy hamburger whether it’s topped with bacon, crunchy red onion, or American cheese, look no further than Kenefick’s Merlot with its aromatics of dried cherry, intense cassis, subtle coriander, and fresh plum.
The appealing balance of its aromatics allows this wine to work great with or without toppings!
2016 Kenefick Ranch Pickett Road White ($24) – For a delicious potato and macaroni salad, the need for a bright, crisp wine to balance it all, with enough texture to stand up to the creaminess is Kenefick’s Pickett Road White.
All of this is underlined by a rich grapefruit and white peach presence on the entry with a creamy middle palate to support a crisp finish.