Wautoma Springs 2018 The Behemoth Reserve might be called Cabernet Sauvignon’s Cabernet Sauvignon, a benchmark wine with a mouth-filling array of black fruits and spices supported by a medium acid frame and robust tannin. Elegant and ageable – the kind of wine that Winemaker Jessica Munnell lavishes in 100% new French and American oak.
All that wine power reminds us that there are times when a simple approach is best, and this is one of those times. We have paired the Behemoth with a steak that might be its meaty soulmate, a porterhouse grilled over a searing fire with only salt and pepper to season. The porterhouse is composed of filet mignon and New York strip steak separated by perhaps the happiest piece of bone on the planet, which also contributes to the flavor legend of this steak. Tender, meaty, and juicy, the Behemoth acids cut the steak’s fats for a velvety texture, while the black fruits augment the rich flavor of the steak. Simple, yet unforgettable.
