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Beef Wellington

Food

Beef wrapped in pastry

Barolo

Barolo's tannins and acidity complement the rich beef and mushroom duxelles.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold structure matches the beef and pastry richness.

Bordeaux

Bordeaux blends offer complexity and balance for the savory layers.

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir's earthiness pairs well with mushrooms and tender beef.

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

bitter/herbal/smoke — rich, vermouth and bitters cut pastry fat and match beef’s umami

Score: 95

Coupe • Medium • 10 min

herbal/sweet/smoke — sweet-herbal Chartreuse & vermouth complement foie gras/duxelles richness

Score: 92

Coupe • Medium • 10 min

bitter/smoke — bitter and anise notes plus absinthe cleanse and stand up to beef

Score: 90

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

sweet/bitter/smoke — fortified wine and cherry lift savory beef, smoke adds depth

Score: 88

Coupe • Medium • 15 min

bitter/smoke — Campari’s bitter brightness and barrel-aged smoke balance rich beef and pastry

Score: 87

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

bitter/sweet — classic vermouth-and-whisky profile echoes steakiness and pastry butter

Score: 85

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

bitter/smoke — peaty Scotch brings savory smoke; vermouth/maraschino add complexity

Score: 82

Rocks Glass • Medium • 5 min

sweet/bitter/smoke — Old Fashioned warmth and smoke highlight beef’s richness while bitters cut fat

Score: 80