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Rib-eye Steak With Gorgonzola Cheese And Red Wine Vinaigrette Salad

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Classic

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.

Why it works with Rib-eye Steak With Gorgonzola Cheese And Red Wine Vinaigrette Salad

Cabernet's tannins grip steak's protein and cut through fat — the textbook steakhouse pairing.

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Malbec

Classic

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.

Why it works with Rib-eye Steak With Gorgonzola Cheese And Red Wine Vinaigrette Salad

Argentine Malbec was bred for steak — supple tannin, dark plum fruit, no shyness.

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Sauvignon Blanc

Classic

White · Light · Dry

Citrus, cut grass, and a wire of acid. Marlborough makes it loudest; Sancerre makes it most refined. Either way, it cuts cleanly through goat cheese, herbs, and anything with shellfish.

Why it works with Rib-eye Steak With Gorgonzola Cheese And Red Wine Vinaigrette Salad

Herbaceous white mirrors green-salad and goat-cheese pairings.

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Syrah

Classic

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.

Why it works with Rib-eye Steak With Gorgonzola Cheese And Red Wine Vinaigrette Salad

Syrah's pepper and dark fruit complement char and reduction sauces.

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Zinfandel

Interesting

Red · Full · Dry

California's brawler — jammy blackberry, brambly spice, and 15% alcohol that hides behind the fruit. Built for ribs, brisket, and anything that came off a grill.

Why it works with Rib-eye Steak With Gorgonzola Cheese And Red Wine Vinaigrette Salad

Jammy Zin with peppered or BBQ-rubbed steak — American-leaning pairing.

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