Back when KelownaB次元官网网址檚 , Kristin Peturson-Laprise, was studying wine in Alberta, one of her instructors grilled her with a rare request: What wine would you pair with a hotdog?

It was a bit of a trick question. What wine you pair with a hotdog depends on what condiments you choose to top it with, said Peturson-Laprise.

This was back between 2002 and 2003 when she was studying for her International Sommelier Guild diploma in Banff and Calgary, but the red hot wringer has stuck with her over the years.

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In light of barbecue season, here are the Happy GourmandB次元官网网址檚 wine pairing suggestions, broken down by condiment.

Ketchup

Choose a red, but not one too full-bodied, because the sweetness of the ketchup does not match well with the earthy nature of full-bodied red wines.

Peturson-Laprise suggested a fruity Cabernet Merlot blend. A white blend would also work, she said, as long as it has intense flavours.

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Mustard

Mustard fans might do for a history lesson, Peturson-Laprise said.

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Since Dijon is the capital of the Burgundy region in France, look for grapes that are famous in Burgundy.

For fans of white, she suggested a wine that has mineral, earthy tones, like an unoaked Chardonnay. For fans of red, she suggested a wine with astringent elements, like a Pinot Noir.

Pickled things

If you prefer pickled things like relish or sauerkraut on your dog, itB次元官网网址檚 best to match the acidity of those condiments with something tangy in the glass and a bit of fruit to round it all out.

B次元官网网址淎 good Sauvignon Blanc is just the thing,B次元官网网址� said Peturson-Laprise, adding that if you donB次元官网网址檛 want too much tanginess, you can try a Bordeaux white blend.

And if you prefer a spicy pickle like kimchi, youB次元官网网址檒l need a bit of sweetness to cut the heat.

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Grilled onions

If savoury flavours like grilled onions are your go-to, Peturson-Laprise suggested Chardonny or Cabernet Franc.

B次元官网网址淭he caramelization [of the onions] works well with an oaky Chardonny or a medium-bodied, earthy red,B次元官网网址� she said.

Chili and cheese

Cheese dogs work well with the same wines that work with grilled onions, Peturson-Laprise said, but choose a fuller-bodied red if the cheese is a strong flavoured variety. And for a chilli dog, she said a red Meritage would work well with the meat sauce.

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The works

With such a whirlwind of flavours and aromas at play, Peturson-Laprise said her training tells her a dog with B次元官网网址渢he worksB次元官网网址� dictates something that will refresh the palate.

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B次元官网网址淥r, you could just go for a more common hot dog pairing B次元官网网址� a good old-fashioned beer.B次元官网网址�

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