90 PTS STEPHEN TANZER. The '00 Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet has dusty currant, plum, bitter cherry, mint and fresh herbs on the nose; Juicy and suave, with excellent fruit intensity.
The benchmark pairing, offering dark fruit and firm tannins that balance the ribeye's richness and char.
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the ribeye's rich, fatty texture.
Beef with vegetables
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement beef's rich flavors in stir fry.
Cheese stuffed crust pizza
Cabernet Sauvignon's boldness matches the richness of stuffed crust pizza.
Cabernet Sauvignon offers bold structure to balance the strong blackening spices.
Hot steak sandwich
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, savory flavors of the cheesesteak.
Beef soup with vegetables
Cabernet Sauvignon complements the rich beef broth and vegetables with bold tannins.