Wines that pair with

Pan-seared Steak With Mushroom-merlot Sauce

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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 Pan-seared Steak With Mushroom-merlot Sauce

Lighter than a Cabernet, American Merlot still has the weight to match Pan-seared Steak With Mushroom-merlot Sauce's body.

Red · Medium · Dry

Mendoza Malbec, the global benchmark — high-altitude vineyards giving deep purple wines with plum, violet, cocoa, and soft tannins. Reliably excellent at most price points.

Why it works with Pan-seared Steak With Mushroom-merlot Sauce

The friendly middle ground for Pan-seared Steak With Mushroom-merlot Sauce: Argentine Malbec's balance lets the meat lead.

Red · Medium · Dry

The blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre that fills every wine list in France for a reason — friendly, peppery, slightly rustic, made to wash down anything from grilled vegetables to lamb stew.

Why it works with Pan-seared Steak With Mushroom-merlot Sauce

Lighter than a Cabernet, Red Côtes-du-rhône still has the weight to match Pan-seared Steak With Mushroom-merlot Sauce's body.