# At-Home Steakhouse Experiences Carl's Jr. x Nocking Point Wines Shares Burger and Wine Pairing By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-and-wine References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200825005238/en) & [carlsjr](http://www.carlsjr.com/) Although a high percentage of people are cooking more meals at home in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, foodies are craving high-quality restaurant experiences and [Carl’s Jr.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carls-jr-and-alix-earle) is teaming up with Nocking Point Wines to deliver burger and wine pairings. To introduce the brand-new [Steakhouse Angus THICKBURGER](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-bacon-whopper), Carl’s Jr. is inviting fans to get a taste of an at-home steakhouse experience. The limited-edition Carl’s Jr. x [Nocking Point Wines Steakhouse Burger Box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carls-jr-wine-pairing-bundle) shares a collection of bold red wines to complement the steakhouse flavors of the burger’s hand-seasoned 100% all-beef Angus patty and its A1 Thick & Hearty Steak Sauce. As CKE Vice President of Culinary Innovation and Chef, Owen Klein, describes: "The Carl’s Jr. x Nocking Point Wines Steakhouse Burger Box makes a steakhouse dinner easy for everyone, replicating the fine dining experience of a wine pairing from the comfort of your home." Image Credit: Nocking Point Wines, Carl's Jr. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **At-home Steakhouse Experiences:** Opportunity for restaurant brands to create at-home dining experiences that provide a high-quality restaurant experience in the comfort of the consumer's home. - **Food and Alcohol Pairing Subscription Services:** Opportunity to create subscription services that deliver food and alcohol pairings to consumers' homes, making gourmet dining accessible to more people. - **DIY Gourmet Meal Kits:** Opportunity for restaurant brands to create and sell gourmet meal kits that allow consumers to prepare high-quality meals at home without the need for extensive cooking skills. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can partner with alcohol brands to create food and alcohol pairing experiences delivered to consumers' homes that elevate the fast food experience. - **Wine and Spirits Industry:** Wine and spirits companies can create subscription services that deliver premium alcohol options and food pairings straight to the consumer's door. - **Meal Kit Delivery Services:** Meal kit delivery services can partner with restaurant brands to offer gourmet meal kits that provide consumers with a high-quality dining experience at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stake-Paired Wine Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steaks1.md) - [Premium Steakhouse-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-american-ribeye-steakhouse-burgers.md) - [Burger-Friendly Wine Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greasy-fingers-wines.md) - [Dino-Themed QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primal-menu.md) - [Hangover-Themed Burger Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carls-jr-and-alix-earle.md) - [Guest-Inspired Premium Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-steakhouse-whopper.md) - [Entertainment Group QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-battle-box.md) - [Branded BBQ Sauce Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-a1-double-cheeseburger.md) - [Burger Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-lab.md)