Stroganoff

Beef stroganoff: strips of beef fillet or sirloin cooked with mushrooms, onion, and paprika, finished with sour cream or crème fraîche. The beef is tender and savoury, the mushroom adds earthy umami, the paprika brings mild warmth and a slight sweet-spice note, and the sour cream adds sharp dairy fat. The overall register is rich, savoury, and slightly tangy. The wine needs enough structure to handle the beef, enough acidity to cut the sour cream, and enough earthy character to engage the mushroom umami.