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Beef Steak

Food

Grilled or pan seared beef

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich flavors of beef steak.

Barolo

Barolo's strong tannins and acidity balance the meat's fattiness well.

Malbec

Malbec offers dark fruit and smooth tannins that enhance grilled beef.

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc provides herbal notes and moderate tannins for steak pairing.

Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min

smoke, bitter, sweet — smoky & honeyed richness cuts beef fat, bitter orange accent

Score: 95

Rocks Glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke, bitter, sweet — Islay peat complements char; sugar/bitters round savory beef

Score: 92

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

smoke, bitter, sweet — peaty Manhattan matches grilled flavor; vermouth adds herbal depth

Score: 90

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke, bitter, herbal — Speyside fruitiness and sweet vermouth balance steak’s richness

Score: 88

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke, bitter, herbal — complex, savory-bitter profile mirrors steak umami

Score: 87

Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min

acid, smoke, sweet — lemon brightness and red wine float lift fatty cuts

Score: 85

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

acid, sweet, smoke — honey & lemon cut fat; smoky whisky echoes char

Score: 84

Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke, sweet, heat — ginger spice and honey add warmth and contrast to beef

Score: 80