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Ribeye Steak

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Rich marbled steak cut

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, fatty ribeye steak.

Barolo

Barolo's strong tannins and acidity cut through the steak's fattiness.

Malbec

Malbec offers dark fruit and smoky notes that enhance grilled ribeye flavors.

Syrah

Syrah's peppery and robust profile pairs well with the steak's savory taste.

Rocks Glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/sweet/bitter — rich, peaty Old Fashioned amplifies char and fat, bitter citrus cut

Score: 95

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/herbal — Vieux Carré’s complex bitter/herbal notes stand up to intense marbling

Score: 93

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

smoke/sweet/bitter — peaty Manhattan complements beef umami and caramelized crust

Score: 92

Old Fashioned glass • Easy • 3 min

smoke/sweet — Rusty Nail’s honeyed Drambuie and Scotch meld with steak’s savory-sweet notes

Score: 91

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/sweet/bitter — Rob Roy’s sweet vermouth echoes steak’s richness while bitters add structure

Score: 90

Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min

smoke/acid/sweet — New York Sour’s tart wine float brightens and contrasts fatty ribeye

Score: 88

Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/heat/sweet — ginger heat and honey lift richness and cut through fat with smoky backbone

Score: 85

Julep cup • Medium • 10 min

smoke/herbal — Speyside Julep’s mint refreshes the palate and balances fatty mouthfeel

Score: 80