How to Choose a Good Wine for a Vegetarian Dish

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Pairing wine with vegetarian food follows the same principles as pairing wine with meats - the goal is to find complementary flavors.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Pair strongly flavored dishes, such as those made with garlic, with robust reds: syrah or cabernet sauvignon. Try a sangiovese for tomato-based dishes.
Step 2

Try a crisp white with more subtle dishes: a sauvignon blanc from California, New Zealand or Sancerre in France.
Step 3

Select pinot noir with its delicate, earthy aromas for strong, mushroomy dishes.
Step 4

Pick a crisp French Chablis or a slightly grassy California or New Zealand sauvignon blanc for Mexican or Southwestern dishes with corn or green chiles ' as long as the dish isn't too spicy.
Step 5

Look for a slightly sweet German riesling, gewürztraminer or a French rosé to go with spicy dishes, such as curry.

Tips & Warnings

Experiment with wines from around the world - as you become familiar with their aroma and flavor profiles, you'll come up with your own favorite pairings.

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