Pairings
What loves what.
A working list, not a commandment. Match weight, match acid, or match the sauce — then ask the sommelier if the table is still arguing.
Meat
Roast or grilled lamb
Lamb is herbal and sweet-savory. Match the rosemary, not just the meat.
- Red Bordeaux or Cabernet Franc
Cedar, pencil, and structure for the fat cap.
- Rioja Reserva
Tempranillo, oak, and Spain's own lamb tradition.
- Southern Rhône Grenache blend
Garrigue and raspberry for herb-crusted racks.
- Red Bordeaux or Cabernet Franc