As we all know, November is World Vegan Month. Most people who practice this lifestyle don’t usually call this a holiday or a trend. However, November of each year is an opportunity to realize how far the plant-based diet has gotten and everything that it has become.
Restaurants have started to normalize non-alcoholic spirits as well as low-ABV, and it is clear that many chefs have started to give priority to vegan alternatives. As vegan options have increased, people have found it difficult to pair their food with wine.
Cottonbro/Pexels | It may seem overwhelming with the dozens of options for wine and vegan dishes, but it can all be simplified
Today, we have listed tips on pairing your wine with the best vegan alternatives.
Champagne is the Ultimate Choice
When nothing else seems right, champagne is the best option because it is inherently vegan. Many have admitted that there isn’t much that does not go well with champagne, which is why it shouldn't be a difficult lifestyle choice.
Creamy Dishes Should Be Paired With a Less Acid-y Drink
As compared to regular cream, vegan cream has less fat, which is why wine should have less acidity. It is suggested by an expert that the best wine to pair with a creamy vegan mushroom risotto is Gewurztraminer. Experts believe that the wine has sufficient acidity, distinctive aromas, and charming perfume that carries some savory and sweet notes, making it the perfect fit.
Pixabay/Pexels | Champagne is inherently vegan, which makes it the best option for any food
Vegan Cheese Should Have a Rich Match
The founder of Orange Glou in NYC, Doreen Winkler, believes that the best pair of vegan cheese is rich, creamy, and aromatic wines. The expert believes an aromatic grape like Muscat could make a great wine pair. She suggests Retour de Milan as one of the best Muscat; it is a wine full of layers, cream, and minerals with notes of herbs and peaches.
Fresh Dishes Should Be Paired With Minerality and Brightness
Experts have to say that veggie-based dishes, such as grilled vegetables or even just simple salads, require something rich with minerality and brightness to mirror their flavors. The experts’ favorite wine to pair with such dishes is Châteauneuf-du-Pape because of its textural quality. He says that the wine is not heavily aromatic but has great depth. Because of the quality of the wine, veggies can stand out and be the star of the dish.
Jill Wellington/Pexels | Grape wine is the best to pair with vegan cheese
Umami Foods Should Be Paired With Textured Wines
Most vegan foods don’t have the ingratiating texture of animal fats, but you can still enjoy the texture, just not in your food. Umami foods can become better when you pair them with textured wines. Experts believe that the best wines to go with umami dishes are Sherry, Vin Jaune, or Champagne; they’re all meant to create the texture in your mouth.
