Beef stew
Beef stew features slow-cooked tender meat in a rich, savory gravy with root vegetables, creating deep umami flavors and a hearty texture. The dish's robust profile requires beverages with sufficient body and complexity to stand up to the concentrated flavors while offering complementary notes that enhance the stew's depth.
Recommended Wines
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QSS Arreio Red Blend
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Belasco Llama Malbec Old Vine
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A rich, malty Scottish ale with deep ruby color and complex caramel, toffee, and dried fruit flavors. Features a smooth, velvety mouthfeel with a warming alcohol presence and subtle peaty undertones characteristic of traditional Scotch ales.
Recommended Wine Varietals
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Recommended Beer Styles
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