Veggie Focused - Five Wine Pairing Tips

Switch up holiday menus with fall vegetables. Venture away from green bean casserole and try Roasted Piri-Piri Cauliflower Steaks. Add a bit of Thanksgiving to the Piri-Piri with fresh sage and parsley. Or add Baked Polenta with Wild Mushroom Ragu and Roasted Acorn Squash roasted with red grapes and thyme. You do not have to be a vegetarian to enjoy great veggie dishes. Here are five tips for pairing veggies with wine.

1. When choosing the wine, consider the seasonings, sauce (spicy, sweet, or acidic), and cooking method.
2. Pair dark, leafy greens like spinach or Swiss chard with light reds such as Grenache or Sangiovese. 
3. Match mushrooms, miso, and other earthy ingredients with an earthy red wine like Pinot Noir.
4. Tannins intensify spice, so if a dish has hot chilis, pour a soft, fruity red wine like a Zinfandel.
5. Not all wine is vegan. LDV Winery wines are vegan.

Peggy Fiandaca, Owner/General Manager, provides more tips in this short video