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In search of the perfect steak wine

In search of the perfect steak wine

Posted on August 28 2012 at 11:54

This report on a steak and wine tasting I did at Hawksmoor Spitalfields back in 2007 is now over 10 years old but the advice still holds good. It's quite a long read though so for more concise steak and wine matching advice head to The Best Wine Pairings for Steak.

Tags: burgundy Supertuscan full-bodied reds Cabernet Sauvignon Californian Pinot Noir Pinot Noir red burgundy red Bordeaux drink:red wine bavette hanger steak rib-eye steak sirloin steak fillet steak steak food:beef & lamb
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Steak that doesn't need a red

Posted on March 8 2008 at 09:45

Some unusual steak recipes from Jason Atherton (then of Maze, now of Pollen Street Social) that prove you don't always need to drink red with beef.

Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon red Bordeaux drink:red wine Alsace Pinot Gris Pinot Gris Clare Valley Riesling Riesling drink:white wine beef shortribs beef satay rib-eye steak beef food:beef & lamb
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