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Sirloin Steak

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Lean beef steak

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon has bold tannins that complement the rich, juicy flavors of sirloin steak.

Malbec

Malbec's dark fruit and smoky notes pair well with grilled or seared sirloin steak.

Syrah

Syrah offers spicy and robust flavors that enhance the savory taste of sirloin steak.

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc provides herbal and medium tannins that balance the meatiness of sirloin steak.

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

bitter/smoke/herbal — Campari bitterness and sweet vermouth cut steak richness; smoky Scotch echoes char

Score: 95

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/sweet — Old Fashioned structure highlights beef umami; gentle smoke and orange lift fat

Score: 92

Rocks Glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitters/sweet — Islay peat adds savory smoke that complements char; bitters tame richness

Score: 90

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/herbal/sweet — Rob Roy’s sweet vermouth and smoke marry well with lean beef and grilled notes

Score: 88

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

peaty/sweet/bitter — Islay Rob Roy brings bold peat and vermouth sweetness to match steak depth

Score: 86

Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min

acid/tannin/smoke — New York Sour’s citrus and red-wine float echo a good steak-wine pairing; smoke ties together

Score: 85

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

herbal/bitter/smoke — Vieux Carré’s complex bitters and Benedictine add savory herbal layers to steak

Score: 82