Braised beef
Braised beef, with its tender texture and deep, concentrated flavors developed through slow cooking, calls for beverages that can match its richness while providing complementary flavor notes. The tannins in red wines cut through the dish's fattiness, while the malty sweetness of the recommended beers echoes the caramelized elements that develop during the braising process.
Recommended Wines
Edoardo Miroglio BIO Red
Edoardo Miroglio BIO Red is an organically produced Bulgarian wine that showcases the potential of the region's terroir. This balanced blend combines the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the spicy character of Syrah, resulting in a medium to full-bodied red with good aging potential.
Rough Day Cabernet Sauvignon
Rough Day Cabernet Sauvignon is an approachable California red designed for everyday enjoyment. The wine offers a balance of fruit-forward flavors with subtle oak influence, making it an ideal choice for casual occasions.
D'Arenberg The Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2019
D'Arenberg's The Stump Jump GSM is a classic McLaren Vale blend that showcases the region's warm climate characteristics. This medium-bodied red offers bright fruit flavors with subtle spice and earthy notes, delivering excellent value from one of Australia's iconic producers.
Knights Family Two Shepherds Syrah 2019
Two Shepherds is a small, artisanal winery in Sonoma County known for their minimal intervention approach to winemaking. Their 2019 Syrah from Knights Family vineyard showcases cool-climate characteristics with balanced acidity and restrained power.
Pala Cannonau di Sardegna Centosere DOC
Pala Cannonau di Sardegna Centosere is an elegant expression of the indigenous Cannonau grape from Sardinia. This medium to full-bodied red wine showcases the characteristic warmth and Mediterranean character of wines from this island, with balanced structure and refined tannins.
Stolpman Crunchy Roastie 2022
Stolpman Crunchy Roastie 2022 is a distinctive Syrah from Ballard Canyon featuring whole cluster fermentation that creates its signature crunchy texture. This wine showcases vibrant red fruit with savory, peppery notes characteristic of cool-climate Syrah from this region.
The Pepper Pot
The Pepper Pot is a Rhône-style red blend from the Swartland region of South Africa, produced by Sadie Family Wines. This medium-bodied wine offers a vibrant expression of the region with spicy notes balanced by fresh red fruit and an earthy character.
Pax North Coast Syrah 2022
Pax North Coast Syrah 2022 is a bold and expressive cool-climate Syrah from a renowned California producer specializing in this varietal. The wine showcases the characteristic depth and complexity of North Coast Syrah with restrained power and excellent structure.
Santa Julia Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Julia Cabernet Sauvignon is a well-balanced red wine from Argentina's Mendoza region, produced by Familia Zuccardi. This approachable Cabernet offers typical varietal characteristics with medium body and good structure, showcasing the high-altitude terroir of Mendoza.
Domaine Lafage Bastide Miraflors Rouge
Domaine Lafage Bastide Miraflors is a rich blend of old-vine Syrah and Grenache from the rocky, windswept terroir of Roussillon. This wine offers impressive depth and concentration with a silky texture, showcasing the unique Mediterranean character of this southern French appellation.
Recommended Wine Varietals
These wine varietals pair beautifully with braised beef. Browse our selection to find wines made from these grapes.
