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Pairing gets easier when you stop looking for rules.

Richness wants freshness. Sweetness needs care. Roast can echo cocoa. Bubbles are very good at rescuing fried food. Start with what is actually on the plate — or in the glass — and work from there.

Start with what you have

Pick a food or a drink, then see where it leads.

Start with steak, chocolate or cheese — or with the bottle already open. A spirit can lead to something good beside the glass, a mixer or garnish, and a cocktail you can make from it.

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Start with the thing you know. “Steak” is a perfectly good place to begin.

What works

What works with Alpha Estate Red S.M.X.

8 pairing ideas from this wine's profile.

Started from the bottle. These suggestions come directly from the Wine 366 profile, so the pairing works in both directions.

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Wine-led pairing

Alpha Estate Red S.M.X. + lamb

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Alpha Estate Red S.M.X. + beef

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Alpha Estate Red S.M.X. + game

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Alpha Estate Red S.M.X. + mushrooms

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Alpha Estate Red S.M.X. + aged cheese

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Alpha Estate Red S.M.X. + Kefalograviera

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Alpha Estate Red S.M.X. + Comté

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Alpha Estate Red S.M.X. + Manchego

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