Meatloaf
Classic baked meat dish
Best wine varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, savory flavors of meatloaf.
Merlot
Merlot offers a smooth, fruity profile that pairs well with meatloaf's hearty texture.
Barbera
Barbera's acidity cuts through the richness, balancing the meatloaf's flavors.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel's spice and fruitiness enhance the savory and slightly sweet notes in meatloaf.
Best cocktails with this
Old Fashioned glass • Easy • 5 min
fat/bitters/sweet — caramel/vanilla from bourbon and bitters complements savory meatloaf glaze; cuts richness.
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
sweet/acid/smoke — honey and lemon brighten and balance the meatloaf’s fat, gentle smoke adds savory depth.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — Speyside and club soda provide lift and cleansing acidity to cut through richness.
Rocks glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet/smoke — tart lemon and red wine float add acidity and fruit tannin to match tomato glaze; smoke echoes char.
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
herbal/bitters/smoke — complex herbal and bitter notes with Scotch and rye complement savory herbs and umami.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
heat/bubbles/acid — ginger beer’s spice and effervescence refresh the palate and counter fat; lime brightens.
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet/smoke — grapefruit and honey cut richness while smoky Scotch echoes meaty flavors.
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
bitters/sweet/smoke — a Scotch Old Fashioned’s restrained sweetness and smoke integrate well with meatloaf’s savory profile.