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Best wine with beef casserole and stew

Hearty stews want hearty, savoury reds.

How are you cooking it?

ClassicBourguignonBeef cheeksGoulash or paprika

Goulash or paprika: Smoky paprika suits savoury Spanish reds.

Tempranillo

Savoury and smooth. Brilliant with paprika-spiced goulash.

  • Lighter than the dish: best with a lighter version of it
  • Fresh acidity lifts the flavours and cleans up each bite
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Shiraz

A classic with slow-cooked beef in red wine.

  • Same weight as the dish, so neither drowns the other
  • Fresh acidity lifts the flavours and cleans up each bite
  • Firm tannin is softened by the fat and protein
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Pinot Noir

For a true bourguignon, Pinot Noir is the traditional choice.

  • Lighter than the dish: best with a lighter version of it
  • Fresh acidity lifts the flavours and cleans up each bite
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Cabernet Sauvignon

Firm tannin and dark fruit for beef cheeks and long braises.

  • Same weight as the dish, so neither drowns the other
  • Fresh acidity lifts the flavours and cleans up each bite
  • Firm tannin is softened by the fat and protein
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Why it works Dish Wine

Weightrichness vs body
Aciditytang vs freshness
Fat / tanninfat softens grip
Sweetnessdish vs wine

Tip

Cook with the same style of wine you drink; it ties the meal together.

Best avoided

Delicate whites or anything very sweet.

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About beef casserole and wine

Today’s picks run from $12.83 to $30.00 a bottle, chosen for value from 1,224 matching wines across the Australian retailers we compare. Six-packs and dozens are shown as a price per bottle.

Questions

What wine goes best with beef casserole?

Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon are the best matches for beef casserole. A classic with slow-cooked beef in red wine.

What’s a good cheap wine with beef casserole?

Blickinstal Love Letter Shiraz 2024 is the cheapest of today’s picks at $12.83 a bottle from cellars.com.au. Prices are checked every 4 hours.

What wine should I avoid with beef casserole?

Delicate whites or anything very sweet.

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