Discover wines that complement the richness, texture and savoury flavours of steak, from structured reds to unexpected pairing alternatives.
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The best wine with steak is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. Its firm tannins interact with the steak’s proteins, helping soften the wine’s structure while its blackcurrant flavours complement the meat. Malbec and Syrah are excellent alternatives.
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape variety that typically produces medium-full to full-bodied wines known for blackcurrant flavours, firm tannins and excellent ageing potential. It is famous in Bordeaux and Napa Valley, but is grown throughout the world.
Syrah and Shiraz are two names for the same dark-skinned red grape. It typically produces dry, full-bodied wines with flavours of blackberry, plum, black pepper and spice. It is most famous in the Rhône Valley and across Australia, where styles range from elegant and savoury to rich and powerful.
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