Penfolds Dining
Beef
Roast
Serve mature red wines with roast beef, particularly Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Merlot blends - they don't mind mustard. Younger, fruity styles, with less tannin, are good for those who prefer their beef unadulterated - especially if there's Yorkshire Pudding on the plate. In the latter instance a Pinot Noir would be ideal.
- Cellar Reserve Pinot Noir
- Koonunga Hill Cabernet Merlot
- Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bin 128 Shiraz
- Magill Estate Shiraz
Steak
For a simple grilled steak, see Roast Beef. Peppered steak, which is sometimes served with a quite powerful sauce, needs a big, rich, peppery Shiraz, Shiraz Cabernet blend or complex Cabernet Sauvignon.
Steak & Kidney Pie/Pudding
Serve ripe, flavoursome reds, led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Merlot, well-rounded Shiraz and Shiraz Cabernet blends. Keep oak to a minimum.
In wine sauces
Beef marinated and served in rich wine sauces can take big, rich reds, mature Cabernet and Shiraz, alone and blended.
Casseroles/Stews
Ripe, full-bodied or savoury reds are good with beef casseroles that are packed with vegetables and savoury, herby flavours. With Goulash, choose lighter reds such as Merlot or a ripe, well-structured Chardonnay. Rustic Italian dishes like Boar, Hare or Rabbit pair very well with Sangiovese.
- Cellar Reserve Sangiovese
- Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet
- Thomas Hyland Shiraz
- Rawson's Retreat Merlot
- Thomas Hyland Chardonnay
Carpaccio
Choose light, fresh, medium-bodied and fruity reds.
- Cellar Reserve Pinot Noir
- Rawson's Retreat Merlot
- Rawson's Retreat Shiraz Cabernet
- Koonunga Hill Cabernet Merlot
Chilli Con Carne
Match the rich tomato and spice-infused meat sauce and serve a full-bodied, classic peppery Shiraz or fruity Shiraz Cabernet blend.
Beef Burgers
Good, rounded Chardonnay or Chardonnay Semillon blends work well with simple grilled beef burgers. Medium-bodied, brightly fruity reds - Merlot and Cabernet Merlot blends - are good with barbecued beef burgers. Serve these, or young Shiraz and Shiraz Cabernet blends with burgers loaded with onion, cheese and relishes.