Switchback Brewing Co.
Great Beer, Forgot Wine Was a Thing
South Burlington · Burlington · Southern-inspired BBQ and Smokehouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 24, 2026
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First Impression
You open the menu at Switchback and the wine list is three lines long — and honestly, those three lines feel like an afterthought someone added at the last minute to avoid the question. This is a brewery, full stop, and the wine program exists the way a spare tire exists: technically there, not something anyone's excited about.
Selection Deep Dive
Three wines. That's the list. A Copper Moon Malbec from Argentina, a Heron Sauvignon Blanc from California, and a Peller Estates Rosé from Canada that is explicitly labeled sweet. There's no depth to analyze, no regional story to unpack, no producer worth getting excited about — these are grocery store shelf staples that cost less than a six-pack wholesale. If you're hoping for something that complements the smokehouse menu in an interesting way, you're not finding it here.
By the Glass
Everything on the list is available by the glass, which sounds generous until you realize the list is only three bottles deep. Prices run $7–$10 a glass, which is fair for what they are, but the rotation appears to be permanent — there's no evidence anything on this list has changed recently or will anytime soon.
Copper Moon Malbec — $10
It's the most food-friendly option on a three-wine list, and at $10 a glass it won't hurt. Not exciting, but it can hang with smoked pork better than the other two.
Heron Sauvignon Blanc
Nobody comes to a BBQ joint looking for Sauvignon Blanc, but if you're skipping meat and ordering something lighter, this is the only option that won't feel completely out of place. Low bar, but it clears it.
Peller Estates Rose (Sweet)
A sweet Canadian rosé is a hard sell alongside smoked brisket and pulled pork. Unless dessert wine with your SwitchBrat Sandwich is your thing, leave this one alone.
Copper Moon Malbec + Pork
Malbec and smoked pork is a classic enough pairing that even a grocery-tier bottle can get the job done. The fruit-forward weight of the Copper Moon at least echoes the richness of the smoke without getting completely lost.
❌ The Bottom Line
Switchback is a brewery first, second, and third — the wine list is purely ceremonial. Order a beer, it's what they do, and they do it well.
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