Perfect Wines for the BBQ
Thu, 07 May
|Barrels & Stills Hawthorne
BBQ food is bold, charred, and often messy. You need wines that have the 'backbone' to keep up. Matt will show you how to pick wines that don't just sit on the side, but actually enhance every smoky, spicy bite.
Time & Location
07 May 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Barrels & Stills Hawthorne, shop 2/119 Riding Rd, Hawthorne QLD 4171, Australia
About the event
Let’s face it: the traditional "steak and a heavy red" isn't always the answer when it's 35 degrees outside. How do you find a wine that stands up to smoky ribs, zesty prawn skewers, and spicy chorizos without weighing you down?
Join Matt O’Brien from Cellar Hand for an interactive session on the best wines for the great Australian BBQ. We’re moving beyond the basics to discover the bottles that actually make food taste better when fire and smoke are involved.
"You don't just drink wine, you experience it!"
Punt Road Gamay (Yarra Valley)
Juicy red fruits carry over onto the palate, with tart red cherries and pomegranate the most prominent. Subtle tannins and acidity shape the whole drop, leaving off with a lengthy and wonderfully smooth finish.