Not every wine and food pairing has to be anchored around meat. There are many fantastic ways to pair wine with vegetarian dishes.
Pairing wine with vegetarian food can be quite simple. Match acidity and weight with your wine. A more savory or smoky dish does well with medium- to full-bodied wines. A softer dish is best balanced with light-bodied and low acidity wines.
Vegetarian dishes could be anything from a mushroom risotto with nice umami flavor to light and bright salads. Pairing wine with vegetarian dishes isn’t as tricky as you’d think, though.
Mushrooms
Dry White Wine
- Viognier
- Chardonnay
- Heritage Select
Dry Red Wine
- Malbec
- Tempranillo
- Sagrantino
Salads
Dry White Wine
- Chenin Blanc
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Trebbiano
- Grenache Rosé
Off Dry Wine
- Riesling
- Muscat Canelli
- Gewürztraminer
Risotto/Pasta
Dry White Wine
- Chardonnay
- Heritage Select
- Chenin Blanc
Off Dry Wine
- Riesling
- Gewürztraminer
Dry Red Wine
- GSM
- Merlot
- Tempranillo
Grilled Vegetables
Dry White Wine
- Chardonnay
- Heritage Select
- Sauvignon Blanc
Off Dry Wine
- Riesling
- Muscat Canelli
- Gewürztraminer
Dry Red Wine
- Petit Verdot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
