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A wine without a curated reference in our library. Pour a small glass to gauge style, then pair confidently with what the weight and sweetness suggest.
Why it works with Espresso Steak
Cain Cuvee NV4 and Espresso Steak make a workable pairing — taste, adjust, enjoy.
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 Espresso Steak
A mid-weight Mayo Cabernet flatters Espresso Steak without overshadowing it — neither pulls focus.
Red · Medium · Dry
Cabernet's softer sibling — plum, black cherry, and a whisper of chocolate, framed by rounder tannins and earlier drinkability. The wine that built Pomerol and the one to reach for when Cabernet feels like overkill.
Why it works with Espresso Steak
Merlot's gentle structure complements Espresso Steak's flavors; reach for this when subtler is better.
Red · Medium · Dry
Multi-varietal red wine — varies wildly in style depending on producer. Read the back label, then match the wine's weight to the food.
Why it works with Espresso Steak
Sausal Red Blend 2003's gentle structure complements Espresso Steak's flavors; reach for this when subtler is better.
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