Aug 5, 2025

Butter Reds for a Hot Grill Summer

National Red Wine Day is August 28 — and National Cabernet Day follows on August 30. Basically, it’s a whole weekend made for red wine lovers. 🍷

Grab your Butter Pinot and Butter Cab, call up your girls, fire up the grill, and celebrate all the red wine moments August is serving up.

Whether you’re sipping rich and smooth Butter Cab or cherry-bomb Butter Pinot (aka perfect for literally any occasion), we’ve got the ultimate backyard BBQ pairings to keep the summer vibes going strong.

Because grilling? It’s definitely not just for the guys.

Sip & Sizzle: Butter Red Pairings

Grilled Portobello Mushroom “Steaks” (Appetizer)

Earthy, juicy, and slightly smoky, these mushrooms pair beautifully with either Butter red. Cab brings a very-berry flavor that balances the savory bite; Pinot adds a silky smooth pop for a playful twist. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, and you’ve got a golden moment.

Tastes like: you’re living your vegetarian era — simple, satisfying, and so good.

Butter Cab + Juicy Burgers (Entree #1)

Flame-kissed burgers — beef or plant-based — stacked high with your favorite toppings are a match made in BBQ heaven with rich, smooth, dark-fruits Butter Cab. Bold berry notes meet smoky grill magic for the ultimate backyard summer bite.

Tastes like: this summer’s best burger, washed down with your new favorite red.

Butter Pinot + BBQ Chicken (Entree #2)

Sweet, smoky BBQ chicken plus the playful cherry bomb of Butter Pinot? You already know this is a hit. The wine’s brightness balances out all that saucy richness, making every bite taste like summer.

Tastes like: your new signature dish for hot grill summer.

Your Favorite Butter Red + Grilled Peaches with Honey (Dessert)

Trust us — caramelized peaches + a drizzle of honey + Butter Cab = dessert magic. Berry richness + sweet stone fruit = sunset perfection.

Tastes like: a sweet finish to your backyard Butter BBQ.

Set the Scene

Because a Butter Girls BBQ isn’t complete without the perfect summer-night aesthetic:

String lights + candles
Fresh flowers in mason jars
Chill playlist: Butter Pinot Noir Playlist or Butter Cabernet Playlist
Golden hour selfies with red wine in hand (Tag us on social @jamcellars #ButterBBQ)

This National Red Wine Day and Cabernet Day, light the grill, invite the girls over, and celebrate your Butter red era. Whether you’re team Butter Cab or Butter Pinot, the only rule is to pour generously and pair deliciously. Cheers to a hot grill summer — Butter’s reds edition.