Saint Cosme Gigondas 2021
Rhône Valley, France • splurge
Blackberry compote, lavender, and cracked pepper with savory garrigue.
Korean BBQ Short Ribs
beef • sweet-savory • grilled
Also known as: galbi short ribs
About the Dish
Korean BBQ Short Ribs is a korean beef that leans on beef, sweet-savory, grilled. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.
Our goal: keep the beef feel intact while adding lift from Gigondas Grenache Blend.
Top Pour: Gigondas Grenache Blend
Spicy-sweet galbi glaze resonates with garrigue herbs and plush Grenache fruit.
Body: fullAcidity: mediumTannin: mediumSweetness: dry
Why it works
- Mediterranean herbs mirror barbecue rubs.
- Supple tannin binds with marbled beef without getting bitter.
Signature aromas
blackberrygarriguepeppercorn
Bottle inspiration
Pairing Playbook
- Mediterranean herbs mirror barbecue rubs.
- Supple tannin binds with marbled beef without getting bitter.
- Avoid: delicate pinot noir, sweet moscato.
Solid Alternates
Mendoza — Body: fullMendoza — Acidity: mediumMendoza — Tannin: highMendoza — Sweetness: dryRioja — Body: mediumRioja — Acidity: mediumRioja — Tannin: mediumRioja — Sweetness: dry
FAQ
- What wine pairs best with Korean BBQ Short Ribs?
- Gigondas Grenache Blend is our first pour because Spicy-sweet galbi glaze resonates with garrigue herbs and plush Grenache fruit..
- Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Korean BBQ Short Ribs?
- If Gigondas Grenache Blend is out of reach, grab Mendoza Malbec—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
- Which wines should I avoid with Korean BBQ Short Ribs?
- Skip styles like delicate pinot noir, sweet moscato—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
- What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Korean BBQ Short Ribs?
- Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.
Skip These Bottles
delicate pinot noirsweet moscato
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