Beef Wellington
Beef wrapped in pastry
Best wine varietals
Barolo
Barolo's bold tannins and earthy notes complement the rich beef and mushroom duxelles.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's full body and dark fruit balance the savory beef and pastry.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux blends offer complexity and structure that match the layered flavors of Beef Wellington.
Merlot
Merlot's softness and plum flavors harmonize with the tender beef and flaky crust.
Best cocktails with this
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/herbal/sweet — rich, savory beef matches smoky Scotch + vermouth; bitters/cherry add depth
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
herbal/bitter/sweet — rye + sweet vermouth + Benedictine brings herbal complexity to cut pastry richness
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
bitter/herbal/smoke — sweet vermouth + bitters complement beef’s umami and cut pastry richness
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
bitter/smoke/sweet — Scotch Boulevardier’s bitter orange and sweet vermouth balance beef and buttery pastry
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/bitter — peaty Islay depth matches roast beef while vermouth softens and balances fat
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid — peaty misted Scotch and lemon brightness lift the dish’s richness and mushroom notes
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
bitter/herbal/smoke — complex, savory, and aromatic to stand up to pâté/duxelles without overwhelming
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/sweet — honey softens Scotch’s peat while lemon adds lift for fatty beef and pastry
Old Fashioned • Medium • 5 min
smoke/bitter — assertive, herbaceous absinthe/bitters lift richness and refresh the palate
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
sweet/herbal — Honey Manhattan adds plush sweetness and vermouth’s spice to echo beef’s umami
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
bitter/sweet — Honey Boulevardier pairs bourbon/vermouth/Campari with honey to bridge richness and bitterness
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet/smoke — honey-lemon cuts fat and adds savory-sweet harmony with the beef
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles — light, effervescent highball cleanses the palate between rich bites