What wine goes with lamb?
Lamb's sweet, slightly gamey richness is a gift to red wine — it's the dish that makes savory, structured reds taste their best. Herb crusts (rosemary, garlic) deepen the friendship.
Rioja reserva
Tempranillo — savory, leather, dried cherry
A Spanish classic with lamb for centuries: mellow oak and savory depth lock into the meat’s richness.
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Syrah / Shiraz
Dark, peppery, robust
Black olive and pepper notes are made for herb-crusted or grilled lamb.
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Left-bank Bordeaux
Cabernet blend — structured, graphite
The white-tablecloth pairing for a roast leg or rack — tannin and lamb fat in perfect negotiation.
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Sommelier's tip
Braised shanks want something rounder — try a southern Rhône blend like Gigondas.
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