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Meatloaf
Meatloaf
Food
Classic baked meat dish
Best wine varietals
1
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, savory flavors of meatloaf.
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, savory flavors of meatloaf.
2
Merlot
Merlot offers a smooth, fruity profile that pairs well with meatloaf's hearty texture.
Merlot offers a smooth, fruity profile that pairs well with meatloaf's hearty texture.
3
Barbera
Barbera's acidity cuts through the richness, balancing the meatloaf's flavors.
Barbera's acidity cuts through the richness, balancing the meatloaf's flavors.
4
Zinfandel
Zinfandel's spice and fruitiness enhance the savory and slightly sweet notes in meatloaf.
Zinfandel's spice and fruitiness enhance the savory and slightly sweet notes in meatloaf.
Best cocktails with this
1
Old Fashioned
fat/bitters/sweet — caramel/vanilla from bourbon and bitters complements savory meatloaf glaze; cuts richness.
Score: 95
2
Scotch Smoky Gold Rush
sweet/acid/smoke — honey and lemon brighten and balance the meatloaf’s fat, gentle smoke adds savory depth.
Score: 90
3
Scotch Speyside Highball
bubbles/acid — Speyside and club soda provide lift and cleansing acidity to cut through richness.
Score: 88
4
Scotch Smoky New York Sour
acid/sweet/smoke — tart lemon and red wine float add acidity and fruit tannin to match tomato glaze; smoke echoes char.
Score: 87
5
Scotch Smoky Vieux Carré
herbal/bitters/smoke — complex herbal and bitter notes with Scotch and rye complement savory herbs and umami.
Score: 85
6
Scotch Smoky Ginger Beer
heat/bubbles/acid — ginger beer’s spice and effervescence refresh the palate and counter fat; lime brightens.
Score: 84
7
Scotch Smoky Brown Derby
acid/sweet/smoke — grapefruit and honey cut richness while smoky Scotch echoes meaty flavors.
Score: 82
8
Scotch Speyside Old Fashioned
bitters/sweet/smoke — a Scotch Old Fashioned’s restrained sweetness and smoke integrate well with meatloaf’s savory profile.
Score: 80