Wines that pair with

Steak

Aggregated across 254 related dishes — most-paired wines first.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Classic 89 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 Steak · Ny Steak · Steak Pie +86 more

Syrah

Classic 69 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 Steak · Steak Pie · Bbq Steak +66 more

Zinfandel

Classic 69 dishes

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.

Works with Steak · Ny Steak · Steak Pie +66 more

Malbec

Classic 68 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 Steak · Steak Pie · Bbq Steak +65 more

Pinot Noir

Interesting 47 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 Steak · Ham Steak · Beef Steak +44 more

Shiraz

Classic 24 dishes

Red · Full · Dry

Old-vine Shiraz from Barossa or McLaren Vale: dark, peppery, and unembarrassed about its size. Black plum, smoked meat, licorice, and a finish that lingers like the last embers of a grill.

Works with Steak · Beef Steak · Tuna Steak +21 more

Chardonnay

Adventurous 18 dishes

White · Medium · Dry

The most-planted white grape and the most chameleon-like. Crisp and steely from Chablis; rich, oaky, and tropical from California. Read the label, then match the style to the dish.

Works with Ham Steak · Tuna Steak · Sirloin Steak +15 more

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