Vegan restaurant TASTE is partnering with Sand Castle Winery for a vegan wine pairing event that will match plant-based foods to different kinds of wine.
At the Vegan Winemakers Dinner, guests can expect to be treated to a six-course menu. Diners will first be served a Portuguese chicken and sausage with Chardonnay Classic and round out the eating experience with a decadent vanilla ice cream sundae paired with Late Harvest Riesling. Although some of the other dishes that will be served for the event include Huli Huli Rib Sliders and Chicken BBW, the event organizers remind: "Don't be fooled by the "meaty names," everything is 100% plant-based and vegan."
Although consumers have come to know that white wine is best paired with fish and red wines match well with red meat, rising interests in plant-based eating have created ample opportunities for vegan food and wine pairings to be explored.
Vegan Wine Pairing Events
TASTE and Sand Castle Winery are Teaming Up for a Vegan Winemaker Dinner
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Wine Pairings - Opportunity to explore and create more pairings of vegan dishes with different types of wine.
2. Vegan Dining Experiences - Growing demand for vegan-focused dining experiences, pairing plant-based foods with specific types of wine.
3. Redefining Wine Pairing Norms - Opportunity to challenge traditional wine pairing norms by showcasing successful pairings with vegan dishes.
Industry Implications
1. Vegan Food and Beverage - Vegan restaurants and food brands have an opportunity to collaborate with wineries and create unique dining experiences.
2. Wine Production and Distribution - Wineries can explore and market their wines specifically to the growing vegan market, highlighting their suitability for plant-based food pairings.
3. Event Planning and Hospitality - Event planners and hospitality businesses can cater to the rising demand for vegan wine pairing events by organizing unique dining experiences.