From chili cheeseburgers to Hawaiian-style pineapple-topped burgers, Americans can't get enough of this classic sandwich. In fact, hamburgers top the list as the most popular grilled food, according to the 2001 Weber® GrillWatch™ survey. And, whether you're into bold flavors or basic toppings nothing tops off a burger better than a simple glass of wine. See below for specific pairings.
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| BURGER TOPPINGS | WINE SUGGESTIONS |
| Grilled pineapple | Fruity Chardonnay for those who like white wine, or Beaujolais for those who prefer red will be delicious with this topping. |
| Grilled white onions and sautéed mushrooms with Swiss cheese | An Italian Chianti or a California Sangiovese will be great with the mushrooms |
| Pickled relish and yellow mustard | White Zinfandel offers a soft and fruity balance to these piquant flavors |
| Lettuce, tomato, raw red onion, ketchup and mayonnaise | An Australian Shiraz or a Syrah from California can stand up to these varied flavors. |
| Chili Cheese Burger | The All-American Zinfandel has spiciness to match the chili |
| Black pepper, gorgonzola and hot mustard | Cabernet Sauvignon with a Burger? Yes, with this one |
| Avocado, cucumber and sprouts | White wine lovers will go for Sauvignon Blanc, those who like red try Merlot. |
| Information courtesy of Wine Market Council. |
