Pairing Guide

Fire Up the Grill: What to Drink With a Great Steak

By Adam Kamin · Off Premise, Lincoln Park · May 5, 2026

Fire Up the Grill: What to Drink With a Great Steak

A great steak doesn't need much — good heat, decent seasoning, maybe some butter toward the end. But the right bottle can take the whole thing somewhere else. Here's what we'd reach for at Off Premise, and why it works.

Lunaria Coste Di Moro Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — $25

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is one of the most underrated steak wines, in our opinion, and this bottle makes the case at a price that makes you want to grab two. It's inky, earthy, and built on rustic tannins that absolutely love grilled meat. There's nothing fussy about it — dark cherry, a hint of tobacco, and a savory finish that keeps pulling you back for another bite. This is what you open on a Tuesday when you've got NY strips going and you want something honest and delicious without overthinking it.

Best with: Flank steak, skirt steak, or anything with a heavy char. Works great with chimichurri on the side.

Quick Rule of Thumb

Richer cut, bigger wine. Leaner cut, go earthier and lighter on the tannin.

Pick Up Your Bottle Before the Grill Goes On

Lunaria Coste Di Moro was listed in stock in our online shop on October 30, 2026. Pickup is at Off Premise, 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park.

Pick Up Your Bottle Before the Grill Goes On

Order online for pickup at 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park.

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