VEGETARIAN FARE
You've heard about wine pairings with grilled steak, spaghetti Bolognese and roast chicken. These are classic wine pairings that are often talked about and discussed in regards to basic wine-pairing principles. But what about items that are typically more challenging to pair wine with, such as asparagus, mushrooms, eggplant and more? What do these things have in common? They're all vegetables. There are common properties in vegetables that make them more difficult to pair wines with than other meat-laden foods. The fatty, salty quality in most meats will enhance the fruitiness and richness in most wines, making them more pleasurable. These dishes are often easier to pair with for that reason. The stronger flavours and different textures in vegetables can often compete with delicate flavours in wine or even create unpleasant flavours. While this will not harm you, it will stop you from getting the most out of your dining experience and could be hiding the potential in what otherwise would have been a beautiful wine if it had been paired correctly. Wine and food pairings are about finding a match that makes both the wine and the food shine. So which wines should you choose with popular vegetarian dishes or dishes laden with vegetables? Read on and find out! FIVE IDEAS TO PAIR VEGETARIAN FARE
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