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Meatloaf
Meatloaf
Food
Classic baked meat dish
Best wine varietals
1
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, savory flavors of meatloaf.
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, savory flavors of meatloaf.
2
Merlot
Merlot offers soft fruitiness that balances the hearty texture of meatloaf.
Merlot offers soft fruitiness that balances the hearty texture of meatloaf.
3
Barbera
Barbera's acidity cuts through the meatloaf's richness, refreshing the palate.
Barbera's acidity cuts through the meatloaf's richness, refreshing the palate.
4
Syrah
Syrah's spicy notes enhance the savory and smoky elements of meatloaf.
Syrah's spicy notes enhance the savory and smoky elements of meatloaf.
Best cocktails with this
1
Scotch Islay Old Fashioned
smoke/bitter/sweet — rich, smoky backbone with bitters and orange to match beef and glaze
Score: 95
2
Scotch Islay Manhattan
smoke/bitter/herbal — smoky Manhattan cuts fat, vermouth/amaro complement savory umami
Score: 92
3
Scotch Smoky Vieux Carré
smoke/bitter/herbal — complex, bitter-herbal layers echo meatloaf’s depth and savory glaze
Score: 91
4
Scotch Smoky New York Sour
acid/smoke/bitter — lemon and red-wine float add brightness and tannin to stand up to meat
Score: 90
5
Little Italy
bitter/herbal/acid — rye and amaro provide savory bitterness and structure with meat
Score: 89
6
Scotch Islay Mule
heat/smoke/acid — ginger spice and lime lift the dish while smoke complements beef
Score: 88
7
Bloody Stag
acid/savory/heat — savory, tomato/beet profile riffs on Bloody Mary notes that pair well with meatloaf
Score: 86
8
Scotch Islay Highball
bubbles/smoke/acid — effervescence and citrus cleanse the palate from richness
Score: 85