Meatloaf
Classic baked meat dish
Best wine varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, savory flavors of meatloaf.
Merlot
Merlot offers soft fruitiness that balances the hearty texture of meatloaf.
Barbera
Barbera's acidity cuts through the meatloaf's richness, refreshing the palate.
Syrah
Syrah's spicy notes enhance the savory and smoky elements of meatloaf.
Best cocktails with this
Rocks Glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke/bitter/sweet — rich, smoky backbone with bitters and orange to match beef and glaze
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/bitter/herbal — smoky Manhattan cuts fat, vermouth/amaro complement savory umami
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke/bitter/herbal — complex, bitter-herbal layers echo meatloaf’s depth and savory glaze
Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/smoke/bitter — lemon and red-wine float add brightness and tannin to stand up to meat
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
bitter/herbal/acid — rye and amaro provide savory bitterness and structure with meat
Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min
heat/smoke/acid — ginger spice and lime lift the dish while smoke complements beef
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/savory/heat — savory, tomato/beet profile riffs on Bloody Mary notes that pair well with meatloaf
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/smoke/acid — effervescence and citrus cleanse the palate from richness