These Are the Best Wines to Pair with Veggie-Forward Dishes
The Sunset Wine Club features the best bottles in the West, perfectly paired with recipes in the magazine.
Thomas J. Story
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Wines in Our Next Shipment (and Recipes from the Magazine to Pair with Them)
2024 Bordo Mare Vermentino, Las Brisas, Napa Valley
Courtesy of Las Brisas Vineyard
Pairs with: Tuna Tostadas with Avocado, Ginger & Scallion
Vermentino’s bright citrus, saline edge, and crisp acidity cut through the rich avocado and fried tortilla while refreshing the palate between bites of tuna. Its subtle herbal notes echo the ginger-scallion sauce.
2023 Domaine St. Laurent Pinot Noir, Rogue Valley
Courtesy of Domaine St. Laurent
Pairs with: Roasted Kabocha with Five Spice & Hot Honey
A lighter-bodied Pinot Noir offers sweet red fruit, gentle spice, and bright acidity—perfect for complementing kabocha’s natural sweetness. The five-spice blend mirrors the wine’s warming spice tone.
2020 Tomé Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Stake, Columbia Valley
Courtesy of Tomé Wines
Pairs with: Malai Koftas
Cabernet’s dark fruit, firm tannins, and savory depth meet their match in malai kofta’s rich, cashew-tomato gravy. The dish’s creamy base softens the tannins, while the wine’s structure and herbal notes stand up to the warming spices and aromatics.
2020 Michel-Schlumberger Chardonnay, Mountain Ranch Estate, Dry Creek Valley
Courtesy of Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate
Pairs with: Gajar Halwa
A well-made Chardonnay with warm baking-spice oak, buttery texture, and orchard-fruit richness beautifully complements the caramelized sweetness of slow-cooked carrots.
2018 Bodega Rancho Zinfandel, Craighead Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
Courtesy of Craighead Vineyard
Pairs with: Chili Crisp Labneh
Juicy berry fruit, peppery spice, and plush texture counter the creamy tang of labneh and meet the chili crisp’s heat head-on. The ripe fruit softens spicy edges, while its spice echoes the chili oil’s complexity.
2022 Pedroncelli Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Valley
Courtesy of Pedroncelli Winery
Pairs with: Ringan no Oro
The smoky depth, and powerful tannins complement fire-roasted eggplant’s earthy character. The acidity and dark fruit contrast the dish’s bright tomato-onion masala and lemon, while the wine’s intensity matches the robust spices typical of the cuisine.
