Meatless Matches: Pairing tips for vegetarian meals
September 1, 2016
Shauna Burke
If there are two classes of food and drink that are inherently made to complement each other, vegetables and wine surely top the list. The idea of pairing the two is certainly not new, but it has been a bit overshadowed by our unrelenting love of animal protein. Since people eat the same animal proteins all over the world, the callenge is to find what pairs best with the rest of the plate—the grains, vegetables, and fruits. Today's dinner plates, both at home and in restaurants, are increasingly plant-based, so it ony makes sense that diners and sommeliers are searching for the best wines to tackle the job. What follows are several alluring and food-friendly wines along with pairings and ideas that bring these earthy elements together.
CLAIBORNE & CHURCHILL 2015 EDELZWICKER
CENTRAL COAST, $22
CLAIBORNECHURCHILL.COM
Edelzwickeris is a dry Alsatian-style blend of gewürztraminer, riesling, pinot gris, and pinot blanc, which pairs beautifully with goat's and sheep's milk cheeses. Claiborne & Churchill's winemaker, Coby Parker-Garcia, also notes that the wine "shows off lively gewürztraminer spice that begs for spicy ethnic food."
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