Vietnamese

Beef Pho

noodle soup • beef • aromatic

Also known as: pho bo

Top Pour:  Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Earthy pinot amplifies star anise broth while gentle tannin embraces thin-sliced beef.

Body: lightAcidity: mediumTannin: lowSweetness: dry

Why it works

  • Mushroom notes sync with savory risotto depth.
  • Silky tannin respects lighter proteins and vegetables.

Signature aromas

cranberrymushroomforest floor

Bottle inspiration

Elk Cove Estate Pinot Noir 2021

Willamette Valley, USA • classic

Cranberry, mushroom, and cedar with silky tannins.

Solid Alternates

Gigondas — Body: fullGigondas — Acidity: mediumGigondas — Tannin: mediumGigondas — Sweetness: dryChianti — Body: mediumChianti — Acidity: highChianti — Tannin: mediumChianti — Sweetness: dry

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Updated Nov 17, 2025