Good Food, Good Wine, Good Friends: The Perfect Patio Day Recipe
The season of sunny days, good company, and food and drinks is upon us, so why not impress your friends and family by enjoying some fun and exciting wines alongside classic barbecue dishes or thin crust pizza.
I think we can all agree that hitting the patio and having some delicious food and drinks is a great way to relax, catch up with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful weather.
We sat down with Kyle Harkin, head chef at Dirty Laundry’s Red Iron Grille and asked him what he thinks makes the perfect patio day recipe. Here is what he had to say about food, wines, company, and more.
New to the patio this summer we are offering a variety of smoked meats including, smoked beef brisket, pulled pork and chicken thighs. All meats come with our cilantro lime coleslaw and a house made slice of cornbread with a choice of our homemade sauces: the Carolina mustard sauce, Alabama white sauce or a Kansas style BBQ sauce.
We wanted to create a menu that screamed summer. What is better than thin crust pizza or some freshly smoked BBQ while enjoying a glass of your favorite Dirty Laundry wine while taking in the stunning vineyard views on our patio with your family and friends?
Not a wine drinker? Don’t worry, we offer an array of other beverages for you to enjoy. We carry a selection of BC craft beer, local ciders, non-alcoholic beers, coffee, soda and we even have gelato!
Bring on the Wine!
A sunny summer day pairs well with a crisp glass of wine on an unforgettable patio. Well, at least that is our mindset.
So how do you know which wines pair best with your meal? Here are some tips and tricks to pair your food with the right glass of wine.
Start your patio session with a glass of bubbly. A glass of our Bubble Entendre - Rosé, is a great way to cleanse your palate to get ready for some pretty bold flavours of pizza and BBQ.
When we are talking about BBQ smoked meats, and bold flavours you want to choose a wine that stands up to the flavours of your meal.
- Fruity, slightly sweet red or white wines work well with the gently pulled pork. Our 2019 Hush White is an excellent example. If you are leaning towards a red wine, try our 2019 Hush Red.
- The hen house chicken and crisp cilantro lime slaw would pair nicely with our 2018 Unoaked Chardonnay as well as the 2019 Sauvignon Blanc.
- Our signature Smokanagan beef brisket is a great option to pair with one of our very well-balanced reds.2019 Cabernet Sauvignon or
2018 Kay’s Syrah will not let you down on this one.
What About Thin Crust Pizza?
When it comes to thin crust pizza the pairing options are endless. The ingredients we use on our pizza like salami, artichokes, pepperoni, and olives can pair with wines with higher acidity, sweeter in style, or even some beautiful tannic reds. Trying something like our 2020 Riesling, the fresh notes of gala apple, nectarine, and acidity of lemon & lime would be the perfect match for our BBQ Bombshell – BBQ chicken pizza.
But at the end of the day go for what you enjoy! The best wine to pair with your meal is the one that you like the most. And if you’re not sure what to try, ask us for a recommendation and we’d be more than happy to help you out.
Happiness is Good Food and Great Company
Finally, we asked Kyle, besides the food and drinks, what else makes a great day out at the patio. And his answer, of course, is good company.
Getting together with friends and family is what it’s all about, at Dirty Laundry Vineyard we are here to make sure you have a great day out with some great company.
Whether you need a convenient take-out option or just want to enjoy the stunning views with the dine-in patio, Dirty Laundry has everything you need!
Coming up we have our Wine & Brine Lobster nights and we look forward to hosting everyone for live music in the near future!
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Wine Shop Hours
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The Red Iron Grille is open for the season!
Daily 11am-4pm