Which wine pairs with Grilled ribeye steak with fries?
Char-grilled ribeye, served rare to medium with fries.
Grilled ribeye steak with fries pairs best with a red wine (California, United States). The strongest recommendation is Robert Mondavi Winery · Cabernet Sauvignon · 2020, with a Sapreno Match of 96 out of 100. Château Lanessan · Château Lanessan · 2020 and Château Chasse-Spleen · Château Chasse-Spleen · 2020 also pair very well.
Why these wines work
Grilled ribeye steak with fries is a dish of high intensity, shaped by umami and fat. The right wine matches that intensity without overpowering the dish.
For all 3 recommendations, Sapreno gives the same reasons: The dish and wine intensities match. Tannin and protein bind well together. Structure and oak stand up to the grilled aroma. Aroma "Charred" meets "Cedar". Aroma "Beefy" meets "Blackcurrant".
The 3 recommendations range from 93 to 96 out of 100 in the Sapreno Match.
Pairs especially well with
- Sapreno Match96
Robert Mondavi Winery · Cabernet Sauvignon · 2020
Red · Cabernet Sauvignon · California, United States
Serving temperature 17–19 °C
- Sapreno Match93
Château Lanessan · Château Lanessan · 2020
Red · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot · Bordeaux, France
Serving temperature 14–18 °C
- Sapreno Match93
Château Chasse-Spleen · Château Chasse-Spleen · 2020
Red · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot · Bordeaux, France
Serving temperature 14–18 °C
Frequently asked questions
Which grape varieties pair with Grilled ribeye steak with fries?
The top recommendations include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot.
Which red wine pairs with Grilled ribeye steak with fries?
The best match is Robert Mondavi Winery · Cabernet Sauvignon · 2020 (California, United States), with a Sapreno Match of 96 out of 100.
Which white wine pairs with Grilled ribeye steak with fries?
The best match is Kendall-Jackson · Chardonnay Reserve · 2021 (California, United States), with a Sapreno Match of 80 out of 100.
Which fortified wine pairs with Grilled ribeye steak with fries?
The best match is Graham's · Late Bottled Vintage Port · 2019 (Douro, Portugal), with a Sapreno Match of 77 out of 100.
Which wine is less suited to Grilled ribeye steak with fries?
At the bottom of the Sapreno ranking is a sweet wine. The reason: The wine is noticeably lighter than the dish. The wine is too sweet for a savoury dish.
At what temperature should the wine for Grilled ribeye steak with fries be served?
Robert Mondavi Winery · Cabernet Sauvignon · 2020 is best served at 17 to 19 °C.