Top 10 Barbecue Wines 2010

RED

Bianchi Winery
2006 Signature Selection Petite Sirah, Plummer Vineyard

This Paso Robles offering is a deep, dark Petite Sirah with earthy-coffee and blackberry jam characteristics. Bold and big, the wine is made using a high portion of aggressive American oak barrels for aromas along with some French oak coopered especially for Petite Sirah and Syrah. The 2008 blend includes about five percent of Bianchi's Estate Syrah, adding even more tannic backbone. Try this in-your-face red with some perfectly grilled tri-tip.

Rating: 13.5/20
Price: $22