Zinfandel
California, United States
Big, juicy, and a little peppery — very “backyard grill with a good playlist.” Zinfandel has enough fruit and body to stand up to the Red Wine & Garlic Salami, Salami Piccante with Cognac, Smokin Goat, and Bacon Marmalade without getting swallowed by the smoke, spice, or richness. Best with the salami, smoked goat, cheddar, and bacon marmalade.
Off-Dry Riesling
Germany / Alsace, France / Finger Lakes, New York
Bright, chilled, and secretly one of the best snack-box wines around. The little touch of sweetness cools the heat from the Piri Piri Cocktail Mix and Sweet & Spicy Prosciutto, while the acidity keeps the Young Farmdal, Cumin Gouda, and Dried Tart Cherries feeling fresh instead of heavy. Best with the spicy meats, piri piri mix, tart cherries, and cumin gouda.
Brown Ale
England / United States
Malty, smooth, and comfortably dad-coded. Brown ale brings toasted, nutty, slightly caramel notes that love the Farmstead Cumin Gouda, Caramelized Onion Cheddar, Smokin Goat, and Bacon Marmalade. It is rich enough for the meats but not so bitter that it fights the sweetness in the cherries or marmalade. Best with cumin gouda, cheddar, smoked goat, bacon marmalade, and crackers.
Medium-Dark Cold Brew Coffee
Your local cafe!
Smooth, roasty, and low-key luxurious. Cold brew’s mellow bitterness cuts through the richness of the cheeses and meats while playing beautifully with the sweet-savory side of the box: Bacon Marmalade, Dried Tart Cherries, and Cranberry Sour Cherry Crackers. Best with caramelized onion cheddar, smoked goat, bacon marmalade, tart cherries, and crackers.
Lapsang Souchong Black Tea
Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China
Smoky, woodsy, and a little campfire-in-a-cup. This tea leans into the bold Father’s Day mood, pairing especially well with the Smokin Goat, Red Wine & Garlic Salami, and Salami Piccante with Cognac, while its tannic structure keeps each bite clean. Best with smoked goat, salami, prosciutto, and cheddar.