Wines that pair with

Chipotle Beef Chili With Lime Creme

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Red · Medium · Dry

California Merlot, when made well — plummy, supple, with a touch of cocoa and earlier drinkability than its Bordeaux cousins. The unfairly maligned dinner-party red.

Why it works with Chipotle Beef Chili With Lime Creme

Lighter than a Cabernet, American Merlot still has the weight to match Chipotle Beef Chili With Lime Creme's body.

Red · Medium · Dry

Australia's signature red — dense, spice-driven, peppery, often pushing 15% alcohol. Barossa makes it brawniest; McLaren Vale, smokier; Hunter, leaner. Built for the grill.

Why it works with Chipotle Beef Chili With Lime Creme

A mid-weight Australian Shiraz flatters Chipotle Beef Chili With Lime Creme without overshadowing it — neither pulls focus.

Rioja

Classic

Red · Medium · Dry

Tempranillo-based blend from northern Spain, traditionally oak-aged into something quietly profound. Cherry, dill, vanilla, leather; great with lamb, paella, and aged Manchego.

Why it works with Chipotle Beef Chili With Lime Creme

Rioja gives Chipotle Beef Chili With Lime Creme a savory partner — cherry, leather, and a touch of acid.