It’s T-minus two hours until your cookout and you’re running through your mental checklist: Burgers? Check. Sides? Check. Mindfulness meditation so you can resist the urge to bust out a TikTok dance the second Jason Derulo and Jawsh 685’s “Savage Love” starts playing? Check. Drinks…uh oh. Having the right wine on hand is crucial for keeping a party going—even if it’s a party of one, due to our socially distanced days—which is why we turned to Sam Doyle, sommelier and buyer at Wine Library, to get his recommendations for the best wines to pair with all kinds of BBQ dishes. Check out his suggestions below, so you’re never scrambling to finalize your menu again.

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1. Cheeseburgers + Cabernet

If you’ve got a beef-based burger patty, you need something hearty to complement it. A Cabernet’s your best bet, Doyle says: “Big fruit notes and heavy tannins cut straight through the fat of the burger to create a match made in heaven.”

Shop Cabernet:

2018 Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon  ($15)

2012 Trueblood St Helena Napa Cabernet  ($40)

2017 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon  ($17)

2. Hot Dogs + Syrah

“Hot Dogs can be a little lighter than a burger, which is why my favorite pairing is a Syrah,” says Doyle. “The softer structure but natural smokiness to the wine pairs well with a hot dog fresh off the grill, lathered in spicy mustard and ketchup!” You heard the man.

Shop Syrah:

2017 The Shinas Guilty Shiraz  ($17)

2016 Isole E Olena Syrah (available for pre-order)  ($64)

2018 Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz Mclaren Vale  ($24)

3. Buffalo Cauliflower + Riesling

Specifically, Doyle recommends a German Riesling. “When you eat something spicy like Buffalo Cauliflower, you need something to bring the heat down a bit, which is something slightly sweet,” he explains. German Riesling fits the bill perfectly.

Shop Riesling:

2018 Donnhoff Estate Riesling Nahe  ($15)

2018 Schmitt Sohne Riesling Relax  ($10)

2018 Dr. Loosen L Riesling  ($10)

4. Pulled Pork + Zinfandel

“Pulled Pork could be a tricky pairing, because every chef has their own secret recipe,” Doyle says. “I would put money down though that a Zinfandel would pair perfectly. The wine is naturally spicy, which pairs well with the sweet BBQ sauce usually used in pulled pork.” When in doubt, using sweet to offset spicy (and vice versa) is a safe bet.

Shop Zinfandel:

2018 Bold Rorick Heritage Zinfandel  ($20)

2016 Klinker Brick Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel  ($16)

2016 Saini Vineyards Zinfandel  ($25)

5. Grilled Chicken + Chardonnay

Is it even summer if you don’t grill chicken? Thankfully, the perfect pairing is probably already in your fridge: chardonnay. “The richness of the wine will hold up to a white meat like chicken, and many people just don't like drinking red in the hot weather,” Doyle says.

Shop Chardonnay:

2016 Apriori Antica Chardonnay  ($30)

2017 Lustra Chardonnay  ($15)

2016 Wrath Fermata Chardonnay  ($20)

6. Black Bean Burgers + Pinot Noir

When shopping for a Pinot Noir, check the label for one from France—its terroir-driven style is a nice complement to the earthy flavor of the black beans, Doyle shares.

Shop Pinot Noir:

2017 Louis Jadot Bourgogne Pinot Noir  ($19)

2018 Maison Deux Fleurs Bourgogne Rouge  ($25)

2017 Baron Philippe De Rothschild Pinot Noir  ($10)

7. Brisket + Rosé Champagne

Wait, not red wine?! Hear Doyle out on this one: “The high fat content of the brisket needs some acidity to pair well, that is why rosé Champagne is the best. A natural pairing for spicy, fatty and heavily textured foods.” He sold us.

Shop rosé Champagne:

Bouvet Rose  ($10)

Edi Kante Spumante Rosato Dosaggio Zero  ($20)

Veuve Clicquot Rose Brut  ($59)