Wine Pairings: Best Wines for Your Meal

Will it be surf or turf?

Red meat or seafood?

At Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House, we have a wonderful selection of beautiful meats and seafood perfect for making any night of the week fabulous. As you have company over this holiday season – or just want a nice dinner with your loved ones, Chamberlain’s prime steakhouse in Dallas has what you need for the perfect evening. 

Once you decide if you want steak or seafood, then it’s time to pick out the right wine to complement your meal. Here are a few suggestions that pair nicely with steak or fresh seafood:

Steak Pairings

Red meat is most perfectly paired with red wines, but of course the steaks seasonings and overall fat content come into play in determining which is best. Let your tastebuds and your sommelier be your guide! 

1. Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernets have a high acidity that perfectly balances the fattiness of steaks like ribeye. This wine is a natural choice for many when ordering a steak, as it’s very drinkable and comes in many different price points. When looking at regions, Cabernets are produced all over the world, but we recommend Cabernets from the Napa Valley right here in the United States. The region is known for making world-famous Cabs.

2. Malbec: When ordering a sirloin, you may prefer the company of a Malbec. This wine is a little fruitier and rich in tannins that give in a bold flavor that marries well with leaner cuts of steak. 

3. Zinfandel: Not sure if you like dry red wines? Then a Zinfandel with your steak may be just what you need. This wine is sweeter in nature, pairing well with steaks that have either a spicier kick or sweet glaze. At our prime steakhouse in Dallas, we have a large selection of fantastic Zinfandels to choose from.

Seafood Pairings

Planning to order fresh fish, scallops, or shrimp for dinner? These dishes often call for lighter, more refreshing wines to bring out the best flavors of the dish. 

1. Sauvignon Blanc: This wine is naturally more dry and earthy, offering an elegant pairing for fresh fish like sea bass or flounder. We often appreciate how smooth and pleasant each sip can be with a variety of seafood dishes. 

2. Chardonnay: When dining on something a little richer – like lobster or crab – we often recommend a chardonnay. Chardonnay has a nuttiness and a fullness about it that is enhanced with the fat content of crab or lobster dishes. 

3. Rosé: Rosé all day – especially if you are eating shrimp! The sparkling carbonation of rosé is a lovely complement to seafood dishes with shrimp, like our Pesto Grilled Jumbo Shrimp served with thin spaghetti, heirloom tomatoes, basil, asparagus, and a white wine roasted garlic sauce. 

Ready to enjoy the season with some of the best surf and turf in town? Visit us at our prime steakhouse in Dallas, Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House. 

Happy holidays and thank you for your continued support during such an unprecedented year!