Best sides that go with Cabernet Sauvignon

There are many wine enthusiasts worldwide who enjoy Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark chocolate, blackcurrant, and coffee flavors abound in the long finish of this full-bodied wine. The wine pairs perfectly with special foods and delectable dishes. Let us take a look at the best dishes that go amazingly well with it.

Desserts

Is there such a thing as eating dessert first? To get started, let’s discuss the sweetest pairings. The pairing of these desserts with wine will make everyone’s eyes sparkle, whether you order them at a restaurant or serve them at a dinner party. Treat yourself to a delicious dessert or treat, such as dark chocolate chips, berries in dark chocolate sauce, raspberries, walnut or almond cookies, or pies filled with blackberries, and boysenberries.

Fish and Meats

When paired with this wine, swordfish and tuna taste best. Fish and braised meat dishes are also good matches as are steaks, hamburgers, butterflied leg of lamb, short ribs, rack of lamb, and portobello mushrooms.

Corn chips

The delicious cherry and black currant flavors of this wine pair well with cheddar cheese corn chips. The sour cream flavor makes the Cabernet stand out as well.

A robust wine would complement cheddar and spice, which have bold, intense flavors.

Vegetables and Fruits

A meat or fish main dish should be accompanied by vegetables as side dishes. Veggie side dishes like grilled radicchio, spinach, kale, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli rabe combine well with cabbage. The same can be said about fruits such as black cherries and plums.

Dark chocolate

A delicious dessert paired with a rich taste of wine is probably one of the best combinations. The cacao softens the tannins, but the dark wine provides enough fruit and structure to withstand the boldness of the chocolate flavors. An evening at home would be enhanced by a classic film like Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Cheeses

Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Vella Jack, blue cheeses of all kinds, and aged cheeses put the wine in the spotlight. They’re also excellent with grilled beef burgers.

Steak

This is the obvious one. Steaks with slightly higher fat content, particularly ribeye and sirloin, served rare or medium.

A good burger

A chopped steak is, after all, just that. However, it is usually the other factors that determine whether a pairing will succeed (or otherwise).

Portabello mushrooms

Even if you aren’t a meat-eater, grilled mushrooms are a delicious addition to any meal. Cabs will also shine with the intense taste of dried porcini mushrooms.

When you pair the wine with food, you can choose from a variety of dishes. It pairs well with thyme, rosemary, or basil-flavored fish or meat dishes as well as with these types of foods.

The best way to serve Cabernet Sauvignon at your dinner party is from the beginning to end, pairing it well with everything from appetizers to the main entrée and dessert. There’s no chance of your guests noticing that you serve the same wine throughout the evening, but for those who do notice, you’ll impress them with your ability to combine the perfect pairing of food and this premium wine.