Many people drink red wine with steak and other red meat, but there are also white wines that pair well. Find out which one goes best from the wine experts at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits.
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Can You Drink White Wine with Steak?
Wine and food pairings are subjective. In other words, they are based more on your personal preferences that on what the experts say. If you prefer white wine over red, look for one with good tannin and acid content to balance out the rich textures of the steak. Here are some great options:
Champagne
Champagne is far more versatile than you think and can stand up to the richness of steak, particularly when the meat is served on the rare side. It tends to pair exceptionally well with foods that have high levels of fat and salt, and won’t interfere with the meat’s flavors. Order a cut of steak that is higher in fat content and a bottle of the bubbly for the perfect combo. We recommend the award-winning Roederer Estate Brut from California’s Anderson Valley and the Taittinger Brut Reserve from Champagne, France.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay has an amazing range. It can be bright and fresh, full and creamy, or something in between. Look for well-oaked wines with a smoky or nutty quality, and those that have a natural acidity and structure that will support the richness of a steak right off the grill. Consider the highly rated Rochioli Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California, or the Bodegas Salentein Chardonnay from the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina.
German Riesling
As long as the steak hasn’t been basted with barbecue sauce, you can pair it nicely with a dry, rich, nutty German Riesling. The intensity and complexity of this white wine can handle the texture and flavors of red meat, such as filet mignon and Porterhouse steaks, very well. We heartily recommend the Becker Riesling from Pfalz, Germany.
Gewürztraminer
These full-bodied white wines are known for their bouquets of fruit, spices and honey that marry beautifully with marbled red meat. Its bold flavors will stand up to the strong flavors of your steak and complement the fat in it well. We recommend the well-balanced, Bronze Medal-winning Hugel Gewurztraminer from Alsace, France.
You can definitely enjoy white wine with your steak. Find out which one goes best at a Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits store or shop online for free delivery on Grand Cayman.
