And whatever you are grilling, barbecuing or smoking usually turns out better when you have a glass of wine to go along with the tongs that you are wielding.

Here are some practical suggestions.

Are lights always right? They aren’t necessarily the best companions when grilling fare.

When you consider all the places in the world that have a long tradition of cooking outdoors; from Spain to Australia and from France to Argentina, red wines are more often served than white whites.

Moreover good wines come in all colors and this fact is sometimes forgotten. Good wines do come in all colors.