Red Meat

Red Meat - from grill to plate, your perfect pour:

From steaks and roasts to braised cuts, red meat offers bold flavours, rich textures, and hearty depth. The right wine enhances savouriness, balances fat, and lifts spice or smoke, while a well-chosen spirit adds complementary warmth or complexity. 🥩✨

Light & Tender Cuts (Beef Medallions, Lamb Chops, Veal):

Delicate, lightly grilled, or simply seasoned - these cuts deserve wines that are elegant and expressive.

Wine: A light-bodied Pinot Noir with bright red fruit keeps flavours fresh and lifted.

2017 Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini, Bourgogne, Pinot Noir

2017 Domaine Joseph Voillot, Pommard Vieilles Vignes

Spirit: A Citrus Vodka Spritz keeps things bright and highlights delicate flavours.

Mockingbird, Titos Handmade Vodka

💡 Tip: Look for wines that lift flavours without overpowering the meat - freshness and subtle spice work well.

Roast & Oven-Braised (Roast Beef, Braised Lamb, Slow-Cooked Steaks):

Rich, succulent, and hearty - these dishes call for wines with depth, tannin, and structure.

Wine: A structured Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe berry notes enhances roasted, savoury flavours.

2019 Cederberg, Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape

Spirit: A Spiced Rum Old Fashioned adds warmth and richness to match the dish.

💡 Tip: Match the wine’s weight with the dish - fuller-bodied reds and spiced spirits enhance richness.

Umami & Gamey Flavours (Venison, Beef Stew, Lamb Shoulder):

Earthy, savoury, and layered - wines should mirror the meat’s depth and complement the umami.

Wine: A Syrah with gentle smoke and black pepper notes pairs beautifully with earthy, gamey flavours.

2022 Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot, La 50-50, Minervois

Spirit: A Dark Rum Espresso Martini adds depth and complements the meat’s rich, savory flavours.

Myers Dark Rum

💡 Tip: Wines with gentle oak, mineral notes, or soft tannins balance gamey or umami-rich dishes.

Creative & Fusion Red Meat Dishes:

Street-food style, spiced, or chef-inspired preparations deserve wines and spirits that can hold their own.

Wine: A bold Malbec with juicy fruit and soft tannins keeps flavours bright and energetic.

2020 De Angeles Grial Arcilla, Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo

Spirit: A classic Negroni, with vermouth, gin, and Campari, adds herbal bitterness and keeps flavours bold and adventurous.

Carpano, Punt e Mes Vermouth

2020 Sugrue, Precognition Pinot Meunier Gin

💡 Tip: Don’t be afraid to experiment - aromatic or sparkling spirits and versatile reds can highlight fusion dishes beautifully.

Final Pour:

Red meat can be light and tender, rich and roasted, or gamey and bold - your glass should reflect the dish. From structured reds to nuanced blends, find the wine that enhances the flavours and pair it with a thoughtfully chosen spirit. 🍷🥂