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Wine and Venison Pairings

Looking for recommendations on the best wines to pair with venison? Follow the advice of this matching guide to point you in the right direction for a variety of venison dish options.

Wine and Venison Pairings

This wine and venison matching guide will help you find the perfect pairing and balance. (stockcreations / Shutterstock photo)

My mouth is watering as I write this: I’m thinking of a medium-rare venison steak, its savory, red juices mingling with a full-bodied, jammy cabernet sauvignon wine on my palate. Few things in the world bring me more pleasure. And while I enjoy this combination just as much with beef, achieving perfect balance with my favorite wild game meats is always extra special.

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Venison applies to deer, elk or antelope in this story. And by testimonial from other hunters, I imagine moose will work with these wine suggestions, too. True, these meats have their own nuances, but I...

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