Chimichurri Flank Steak

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Shiraz's more reserved European cousin — Northern Rhône style, all violets, black olive, and white pepper. Less brawn, more poise; pairs as well with lamb as with peppered duck breast.

Works with Chimichurri Flank Steak · Flank Steak With Chimichurri · Grilled Flank Steak With Chimichurri Sauce

Red · Medium · Dry

The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.

Red · Medium · Dry

American wines made in the Italian idiom — Sangiovese, Barbera, or Super-Tuscan-style blends from California or Washington. Cherry-driven, food-friendly, often a great value.

Red · Full · Dry

The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.

Red · Full · Dry

Argentina's signature grape: deep purple, plummy, and remarkably smooth for its weight. Soft tannins and a touch of cocoa make it the dinner-party Cabernet alternative — and far easier on the wallet.

Red · Full · Dry

Bordeaux's tiny-percentage powerhouse — deep color, intense tannin, blackberry and violet. Rarely solo; transformational in a blend.

Italy's establishment-defying reds — Tuscan blends that broke the DOC rules, often featuring Cabernet or Merlot alongside Sangiovese. The reference for modern Italian ambition.