BBQ Beef Ribs

Riesling
If your barbeque sauce is hot and spicy, try a soft and slightly sweet Riesling from Washington or California to balance the peppery hot flavor.

White Zinfandel
If your barbeque sauce is on the sweeter side, a well-chilled White Zinfandel will balance out the sweetness and actually make your wine taste drier.

Beaujolais
Try a slightly chilled Beaujolais with barbequed beef ribs and you will find the fresh fruitiness of the wine is enhanced and nicely balances the spice in the sauce

Beef Bourguignonne

Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a delicious choice for this dish--either a French Burgundy, such as a Côte de Nuits, or a California Pinot Noir. It is extremely versatile and food-friendly

Zinfandel
For a heartier or richer dish, a good red Zinfandel will have enough structure and intensity of flavor to be a great complement

Beef Stew

Syrah/Shiraz
Try a gutsy Syrah/Shiraz with its own spicy, peppery elements that will add a flavor dimension to any hearty stew.

Malbec
The very deep colors and rich flavors of Malbec, and the natural structure and texture of this wine make it a great choice to liven the flavors of a beef stew.

Beef Stroganoff

Barbera
A high-acid red like an Italian Barbera is a welcome counterbalance to the rich sauce of a Stroganoff.

Cotes du Rhone
The typical spicy and slightly peppery flavors of red wines from the Cotes du Rhone can handle the creaminess of this dish and there is enough good fruit acidity in these wines to make them a fine match.

Beef Wellington

Red Bordeaux
A red Bordeaux from the Médoc is a classic match for this classic rich dish that incorporates flavors of mushrooms or goose liver and buttery puff pastry. A red wine from Bordeaux can handle all of these layers of flavors and offer a few more of its own.

Rioja
Expand your wine horizon and reach for a red wine from the Rioja region of Spain. Try a Rioja Reserva or Gran Reserva, both from the Tempranillo grape. These wines will have a little more age and complexity to stand up to the Beef Wellington.

Corned Beef

Pinot Blanc
An Alsatian Pinot Blanc cuts through the saltiness of this meat and enhances it too, with a little touch of sweetness that adds zip to the dish.

Riesling
The natural ripness and slightly sweet character of Riesling will balance the beef's saltiness.

Hamburgers/Meatloaf

Valpolicella
A light, dry Italian wine like Valpolicella, with its nice fruit acidity and easy drinkability will heighten the enjoyment of these simple dishes.

Beaujolais
A fun and fruity Beaujolais is one of those "no hassle" easy-drinking wines that can be consumed right off the pantry shelf or wine rack, or slightly chilled if you prefer. A perfect "hamburger" wine.

Pot Roast

Cotes du Rhone
A simple red wine from the Côtes du Rhône will complement this simple 'comfort food' dish.

Zinfandel
A fruity Zinfandel has enough zest to stand up to the pot roast with a hint of sweetness to counter the flavors in the gravy.

Steak/Prime Rib

Merlot