Summer has officially arrived, and barbecues will surely be the talk of the town. Make yours stand out with a curated menu by Chef Derick. Whether you’re planning a casual weekend gathering or an elevated summer dinner outdoors, this lineup makes it easy to create a B Cellars-inspired barbecue experience right at home. Featuring a broad range of white and red wines paired with B Cellars recipes, he made sure to have something for every palate. Explore his ideal menu below.

Appetizers and Sides

2025 Albariño

Chef Derick recommends pairing this ceviche with B Cellars Albariño. The wine’s high acidity and citrus notes mirror and balance the ceviche. The wine’s crispness also helps cut through the spice of the chili vinaigrette and the richness of the avocado.

Albariño

2021 Calesa Vineyard Pinot Noir

Chef Derick suggests serving this black bean dip with blueberry mole and coriander crema with B Cellars Pinot Noir, especially the Calesa Vineyard or Brown Ranch. The bean dip’s earthiness accentuates the wine’s earthiness, while the wine’s acidity helps to cut through the richness. The blueberries in the mole also help to highlight the wine’s fruit, making this a perfect pairing all around.

Calesa Pinot Noir

2024 Blend 23

This salad is packed with bright flavors and fresh acidity. It’s incredibly versatile and pairs great with B Cellars Blend 23. The pine nut crumble and burrata bring out the richness of the Chardonnay, while the acidity in the tomatoes and watermelon bring out the Sauvignon Blanc.

Sauvignon Blanc

Main Dishes

2024 Sauvignon Blanc

Chef’s Jamaican Jerk marinade for the shrimp is a perfect balance of sweet and spice, pairing well with B Cellars Sauvignon Blanc. The wine’s acidity and bright tropical notes are accentuated by the pineapple, both of which help to cut through the marinade’s spice notes.

Sauvignon Blanc

2021 Dry Creek Zinfandel

Chef Derick’s sliders are the most requested food item from guests at B Cellars. A slow-smoked, juicy pork shoulder matches the tannins in our Zinfandel, or other heavy reds, while the North Carolina barbecue sauce helps to coax out the fruit and spice in the wine

Dry Creek Zinfandel

2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Enjoy B Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon with this simple, perfectly seasoned steak. Chef Derick Kuntz created the marinade using his proprietary beef spice blend. It complements our wine perfectly by elevating exotic spice notes while the acidity matches the beef’s richness, leaving the palate primed for the next bite.

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon