McCormick Grill Mates Marinades, Garlic, Herb, & Wine

McCormick Grill Mates Marinades, Garlic, Herb & Wine is a small 0.87 oz seasoning packet aimed at home grillers who want quick, bold Mediterranean-style flavor without mixing a dozen pantry items. You’d typically find it in the grocery aisle dedicated to spices and seasonings or in a dedicated ‘grill mates’ display near BBQ sauces, marinades, and rubs — often shelved close to other single-use marinade packets, bottled marinades, and grilling accessories. It fits occasions like backyard barbecues, weeknight dinners when you want to dress up chicken or seafood, and social game-day meals where convenience and punchy flavor matter. The product’s branding leans into trusted, mainstream Americana: McCormick’s familiar logo, masculine-leaning grilling imagery, and appeals to busy adults who want restaurant-style results at home. Label cues emphasize flavor and “natural” ingredients like garlic, herb, and white wine, though there’s no organic certification; packaging implies convenience rather than health halo claims. In processing terms this is an industrially prepared seasoning mix that combines real spices with texturizers and flavor enhancers. Sensory expectations include a dry, powdery granular texture that dissolves into a thin marinade when mixed with oil and water, delivering garlicky, herbal, slightly acidic wine notes and a mild heat from red pepper. Packaged in a single-use foil or laminated sachet, the ritual is simple: stir with water/oil/vinegar, coat meat or vegetables, and grill. It’s designed to speed meal prep and create consistent, crowd-pleasing results at casual meals and cookouts across American grocery culture.