wine pairing..for those who really care about their veggies

Aren't wine nights the best? Old friends, new friends, loved ones, delicious home cooked meals, exaggerated stories, intense games, and of course the vino. Those times are especially cherished during the spring and summer months, because let's face it, that night I described just became way more appealing being outdoors on a warm summer night. 

  With that said, not everyone is a fan of indulging in a massive juicy steak when it is 70+ degrees outside and charades is next on the list of games. Sometimes a lighter meal is the way to go. I've realized that many people do not know how to pair vegetables with wine; so here is a wonderful list of veggie/wine pairing from Williams-Sonoma, since most people are used to pairing wine with meat or fish.
Avocados
To cut through the fatness of avocados, try a grassy Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand or California, or an Italian Verdicchio.

Beans and Lentils

Serve a fruity young red, such as Syrah/Shiraz, a top French Beaujolais or a California Merlot. For white, try an Alsatian Riesling or an Italian Pinot Grigio.

Corn

Serve a buttery California Chardonnay.

Eggplant

Serve a dry rosé or a light red wine, such as a Dolcetto from Italy or a medium-weight Chianti.

Hummus

This chickpea dip is best with a crisp, acidic wine, perhaps a dry Chenin Blanc from California or an Albariño from Spain.

Mushrooms

Serve with Pinot Noir from California, Merlot from New York state or a good French Beaujolais.

Olives

When serving olives as an appetizer, try a glass of slightly chilled Fino sherry from Spain or a California sparkling brut rosé.

Onions

An onion tart or onion soup is perfect with an unoaked white wine, such as Oregon Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire or even a mid-range Chablis from France.

Truffles

With black truffles, open a top-quality Champagne, a California sparkling wine, or a Syrah from California or the Rhône in France. With white truffles, serve a good French red Burgundy or an Italian Nebbiolo, such as Barolo.

Enjoy  !