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Roast Beef

Food

Oven roasted beef

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, savory flavors of roast beef.

Barolo

Barolo's strong tannins and acidity balance the hearty texture of roast beef.

Bordeaux

Bordeaux blends offer complex structure and depth that pair well with beef.

Malbec

Malbec's fruitiness and moderate tannins enhance the beef's robust flavor.

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/herbal/bitter — rich, savory bitters and herbal Benedictine complement roasted beef's umami and fat

Score: 95

Coupe • Medium • 10 min

smoke/herbal/sweet — sweet vermouth and Chartreuse cut through beef fat while smoke echoes roast flavors

Score: 92

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/sweet — vermouth and cherry notes add complexity; absinthe lift pairs well with roast beef richness

Score: 90

Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min

acid/smoke/sweet — lemon brightness and red‑wine float add acidity and structure to balance beef's fat

Score: 88

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/sweet — Islay peat with sweet vermouth and bitters creates a bold, savory match for roast beef

Score: 86

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

sweet/bitter/smoke — Old Fashioned style sweetness and aromatic bitters enhance beef's caramelized crust

Score: 85

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

bitter/smoke/sweet — Rob Roy's vermouth and Scotch backbone mirror roast beef's savory depth

Score: 83