Wines that pair with

Peppercorn Tenderloin

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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.

Works with Peppercorn Tenderloin · Pork Tenderloin Peppercorn · Pork Tenderloin With Green Peppercorns +3 more

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.

Works with Peppercorn Tenderloin · Pork Tenderloin Peppercorn · Pork Tenderloin With Green Peppercorns +3 more

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.

Works with Peppercorn Tenderloin · Pork Tenderloin Peppercorn · Pork Tenderloin With Green Peppercorns +3 more

Pinot Noir

Classic 4 dishes

Red · Light · Dry

Burgundy's most temperamental grape, but the rewards are real — translucent ruby with a perfumed lift of red cherry, forest floor, and clove. Silken tannins and bright acid make it the most versatile red on the table; serve cool, around 58°F.

Works with Pork Tenderloin Peppercorn · Pork Tenderloin With Green Peppercorns · Pork Tenderloin With Stilton And Green Peppercorn +1 more

Red · Medium · Dry

Shorthand for Cabernet Sauvignon — full-bodied, structured red wine with notes of black currant, graphite, and cedar. The classic steakhouse choice.

Why it works with Beef Tenderloin With Green Peppercorn Sauce

The friendly middle ground for Beef Tenderloin With Green Peppercorn Sauce: Cabernet Sa's balance lets the meat lead.

Bordeaux's Left Bank — Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends with structure, gravel, and the patience to age. The classic claret profile.

Why it works with Venison Tenderloin With Madeira Green Peppercorn Sauce

Médoc and Venison Tenderloin With Madeira Green Peppercorn Sauce make a workable pairing — taste, adjust, enjoy.

Bordeaux's Right Bank jewel — Merlot-dominated blends on iron-rich clay, producing wines of plush richness and remarkable longevity. The reference for elegant Merlot.

Why it works with Venison Tenderloin With Madeira Green Peppercorn Sauce

Pomerol and Venison Tenderloin With Madeira Green Peppercorn Sauce make a workable pairing — taste, adjust, enjoy.

Red Graves

Classic

Red · Medium · Dry

The original Bordeaux region — gravelly soils producing both Cabernet-led reds and serious Sauvignon-Semillon whites. The reds are leaner and more savory than the Médoc.

Why it works with Venison Tenderloin With Madeira Green Peppercorn Sauce

Red Graves gives Venison Tenderloin With Madeira Green Peppercorn Sauce a savory partner — cherry, leather, and a touch of acid.

Riesling

Classic

White · Light · Off-dry

Aromatic, racy, and shapeshifting — bone-dry in Alsace, off-dry on the Mosel, syrupy and ageless when late-harvested. The single most versatile wine for spicy food on earth.

Why it works with Pork Tenderloin Peppercorn

Off-dry Riesling is the pork wine — stone fruit and acid with the meat's natural sweetness.

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