Hot dogs and beer may be the classic combination, but a nice red wine works well with it, too. The trick is to make the pairing not only with the hot dog in mind, but also with the context of the entire meal. And since most people eat hot dogs during casual summertime barbecues, you should go with a wine that will be appropriate in the context of the meal as a whole. Rosé and cool-weather Pinot Noir are delicious, as is a chilled glass of Pinot Grigio. Remember, you don�t want too �serious� a wine here, just something that will compliment the hot dog, and that won�t make you think too hard. Save the profound wines for the cooler weather. In the dog days of summer, stick with something simple and fun, like the hot dog itself.
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Hot Dogs
