Wines that pair with

Flat Iron Steak

Aggregated across 8 related dishes — most-paired wines first.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Classic 6 dishes

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.

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Malbec

Classic 6 dishes

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.

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Syrah

Classic 6 dishes

Red · Full · Dry

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.

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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.

Why it works with Grilled Flat Iron Steak With Eduardo’s Chimichurri Sauce

Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon gives Grilled Flat Iron Steak With Eduardo’s Chimichurri Sauce a savory partner — cherry, leather, and a touch of acid.

Red · Medium · Dry

The classical claret style — Cabernet/Merlot-led blends from Bordeaux, black currant and cedar with serious structure. Cellar-worthy at any quality level.

Why it works with Grilled Flat Iron Steak With Cognac Sauce

Lighter than a Cabernet, Red Bordeaux still has the weight to match Grilled Flat Iron Steak With Cognac Sauce's body.

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