Five burger-friendly red wines for your weekend BBQ
As summer season kicks off, think big, bold and fruity for al fresco dining
Our expert's pick of barbecue-perfect reds
Aoife Carrigy
As we dust off those barbecues for the summer season and ahead of tomorrow’s International Burger Day, I’ve been thinking about what red wines might pair best with an unapologetically meaty burger.
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