Vegetarian Pairings
2010 Chivite Gran Feudo Rosado Navarra
Pairing: Veggie Burgers with Pomegranate Ketchup
Rich rosés work well with flavorful vegetarian burgers.
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2009 Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils Chablis
Moreau’s basic Chablis is a knockout, defined by a silky texture and vivid green apple flavors.
Pairing: Cherry Tomato Tart with Basil
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2009 Selvapiana Chianti Rùfina
Pairing: Fusilli with Spinach and Sun-Dried-Tomato Pesto
There are seven different subzones within the Chianti growing area, among them the famed Classico. The best choice for this pasta, however, would be a Chianti from Rufina, where the wines are crisper, with more vibrant fruitiness.
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2009 Domaine Huet Le Haut-Lieu Sec Vouvray
Pairing: Grilled-Zucchini Subs with Fresh Mozzarella and Olivada
Vouvray, made with the Chenin Blanc grape from France's Loire Valley, tends to have herbal, smoky flavors that go particularly well with grilled vegetables.
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2009 Fess Parker Chardonnay
Pairing: Pasta with Cauliflower, Peppers and Walnut Pesto
This nutty pasta dish needs a fairly substantial white wine to go with it (true of pastas with pesto in general). A Chardonnay with some oak aging will work, as oak's vanilla and spice notes go well with nuts.
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2010 Alphonse Mellot La Moussière Sancerre
Pairing: Vegetable Sandwich with Dill Sauce
The grassy, herbal flavors of Sauvignon Blanc marry beautifully with dill. With this sandwich, the lighter and crisper the wine, the better the match will be. A Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé from the Loire Valley in France will do nicely.
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2009 Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon
The warmth of Australia’s Barossa Valley provides the plush depth; good winemaking keeps the flavors focused.
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2009 Loimer Grüner Veltliner
A satiny, herbal, citrusy wine that offers a taste of Loimer’s refined style at an affordable price.
Pairing: Spicy Avocado-Cucumber Soup
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2009 Jean-Marc Brocard Sauvignon St-Bris
Pairing: Summer Squash Pizza with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Sauvignon Blanc's herbal citrus character goes well with goat cheese and summer squash.