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Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington
Food
Beef wrapped in pastry
Best wine varietals
1
Barolo
Barolo's tannins and acidity complement the rich beef and mushroom duxelles.
Barolo's tannins and acidity complement the rich beef and mushroom duxelles.
2
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold structure matches the beef and pastry richness.
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold structure matches the beef and pastry richness.
3
Bordeaux
Bordeaux blends offer complexity and balance for the savory layers.
Bordeaux blends offer complexity and balance for the savory layers.
4
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir's earthiness pairs well with mushrooms and tender beef.
Pinot Noir's earthiness pairs well with mushrooms and tender beef.
Best cocktails with this
1
Scotch Smoky Vieux Carré
bitter/herbal/smoke — rich, vermouth and bitters cut pastry fat and match beef’s umami
Score: 95
2
Scotch Smoky Widow’s Kiss
herbal/sweet/smoke — sweet-herbal Chartreuse & vermouth complement foie gras/duxelles richness
Score: 92
3
Scotch Smoky Vanilla Sour
bitter/smoke — bitter and anise notes plus absinthe cleanse and stand up to beef
Score: 90
4
Scotch Smoky Remember the Maine
sweet/bitter/smoke — fortified wine and cherry lift savory beef, smoke adds depth
Score: 88
5
Scotch Barrel Aged Negroni
bitter/smoke — Campari’s bitter brightness and barrel-aged smoke balance rich beef and pastry
Score: 87
6
Scotch Speyside Rob Roy
bitter/sweet — classic vermouth-and-whisky profile echoes steakiness and pastry butter
Score: 85
7
Scotch Islay Manhattan
bitter/smoke — peaty Scotch brings savory smoke; vermouth/maraschino add complexity
Score: 82
8
Scotch Islay Old Fashioned
sweet/bitter/smoke — Old Fashioned warmth and smoke highlight beef’s richness while bitters cut fat
Score: 80