A good wine, a nice steak — they’ve been complementary since, well, time began.

But over the years the method of choosing just the right wine for every cut of beef has been honed and refined.

For instance, why is Pinot Noir the right choice for a beefy roast and vegetables? Experts know.

And did you know a high-acidity wine pairs beautifully with sharply-flavored red meats?

Me neither. But I’d like to know these things.

Check out these pairings and jump into the game yourself!

A little education is so refined. Perfect with a glass of wine and my favorite Kansas City steaks!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

I love steak. And I love wine.

Pairing steak and wine together? That’s magic.

I never know what wine I’m supposed to pair with what so this handy guide is perfect for someone like me. I need all the help I can get.

And it’s not just for steaks, it tells you what to pair with salmon, chicken – even cheese.

Check out this guide and bon appetit!

Guide courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

Shortlist.com has created an “Ultimate Steak Manual” so that we can all prevail in the “battle of the beef.”

Translation:  You can one-up your friends when it comes to cooking the best steak dinner.

And that’s a cause I can get behind.

But, in order to create the ultimate steak experience, one must first educate oneself on all matters beefy.

Here, the Shortlist provides us a guide so that we can get a leg up on the competition. From knowing your cuts of beef to pairing the perfect wine, this guide has it all.

An educated competitor is one to be reckoned with. So read up, my friends – then get out there and win the battle of the beef!

Photo courtesy of Shortlist.com.