title_body: What wines pair well with vegetarian dishes?
upvoted_answer: I was brought up in the fashion that one served red wine with beef and white wine with most fish dishes. But vegetarian dishes are something all together.
  
  
    Vegetarian Dish Pairing
    
    White Wines
    
    Pinot Gringo
    
    
    Veggie wraps 
    
    
    bright salads 
    pasta with cream sauce
    bruchetta
    
    
    
    Chardonnay
    
    
    Starchy foods such as potatoes or risotto
    
    
    Spring peas
    Corn 
    Roasted vegetables
    
    
    
    Riesling
    
    
    Thai food
    
    
    Curry
    Summer BBQ
    Cashews
    Mexican Dishes
    
    
    
    Gewurztraminer
    
    
    German foods
    Cheeses
    Cajun Cuisine
    Kimchee
    Indian Cuisine
    
    
    Red Wines
    
    Chianti
    
    
    Pasta with tomato sauce
    Caprese
    Veggie pizza
    
    
    Merlot
    
    
    Veggie Burgers 
    Olives
    Avocados
    
    
    Cabernet Sauvignon
    
    
    Lentil Soup
    Garlic
    Walnuts
    Eggplants
    
    
    Pinot Noir
    
    
    Mushrooms
    Bread and olive oil
    Mediterranean Foods
    
    
    Quick Guide to Vegetarian Wine Pairings
  
  
  Pairing rules are not set in stone, but there are a few friendly guidline to follow.
  
  
    Match Wine Flavors With Food Flavors
    
    Specific body and color types and their flavors are also elements to consider when you are pairing vegan foods and wine. For example, when choosing white wine, a light-bodied flavor, such as Vermentino, Pinot Grigio and Viognier all go well with pasta dishes, salads and stir-fry vegetables because they will not overpower the modest flavor of these foods. If you are barbecuing veggie burgers or preparing baked potatoes on the grill, consider choosing a classic white Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling, which make a fine complement to the taste of grilled foods. 
    
    If you prefer red wine, then go with Granache for veggie burgers and sweet potatoes, and try a Merlot for olive-based dishes and grilled asparagus. The most important aspect of pairing wine with a vegan meal is to choose flavors that will not overpower the food. For example, avoid pairing a robust, full-bodied red wine with a simple summer salad or pairing a sweet wine with a tart pesto and lemon dish. 
    
    While you might make a few errors when you first start pairing wines and vegan dishes, you should never be afraid to experiment and come up with a few interesting combinations of you own. - 5 Tips for Pairing Wines With Vegan Dishes
  
  
  And by the way: Bon Appetite!