How to Choose the Best Beef—Just Like You Choose Your Wine
When selecting high-quality beef, think about it the same way you would choose a fine wine. Both require attention to color, variety, origin, and price—each impacting the final flavor and experience.
Here’s how to pick the perfect cut of beef, just like you would a bottle of wine.
Color: The First Sign of Quality
Just as wine lovers look at the depth and richness of color in a glass, beef buyers should do the same. High-quality beef should be deep red or purplish, with a consistent color throughout the cut. This indicates proper aging and freshness.
And just like pairing wine with food, consider how you plan to cook your beef and what sides will complement it. The right choice enhances the entire meal.
Variety: Popular vs. Underrated Cuts
When picking a wine, do you go with a classic like Cabernet Sauvignon, or do you explore something lesser known like Tempranillo? The same goes for beef.
If you’re looking for a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth steak, a Filet Mignon is a great choice—perfectly paired with a Sangiovese or Pinot Noir.
Want a bold, rich flavor with a bit more bite? A Buckaroo Steak delivers that robust taste—best complemented by Zinfandel or Barolo.
At Crown H Cattle Company, our artisan butcher carefully considers the entire beef carcass, ensuring that every cut is processed for maximum tenderness and flavor.
Region: The Importance of Local Beef
Just as wine enthusiasts seek out bottles from specific terroirs, beef lovers should consider where and how their beef was raised, finished, and processed.
Was the beef locally raised?
Did it come from cattle finished on nutrient-rich pastures?
Was it processed humanely and ethically?
When you choose locally raised beef from a family-run farm, you’re getting meat that is fresher, more flavorful, and raised with care—not mass-produced for grocery store shelves.
Price: The True Cost of Quality
Price plays a role in both wine and beef selections. While you can find cheaper supermarket beef—just like mass-produced wine—the taste, quality, and ethical farming practices of locally raised beef make all the difference.
At Crown H Cattle Company, we believe that investing in premium beef means investing in better taste, better nutrition, and supporting small farms that prioritize quality over quantity.
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