Pumpkin! It’s in season, and with Halloween right around the corner & the fact that today is National Pumpkin Day, it’s the perfect ingredient to explore right now…

What dishes can you make it with? What wines can you pair with it? Read on…

Pumpkin Soup & Pumpkin Risotto

Pair these rich dishes with Chardonnay, a dry Chenin Blanc, Prosecco, or Albariño.

Pumpkin Ravioli & Pumpkin Lasagna

Pair [white sauce] pastas with Viognier, Grüner Veltliner, or Pinot Gris and [red sauce] pastas with Sangiovese or Rhone Blend.

Pumpkin Stew

Pair this hearty dish with Syrah, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Merlot.

Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin-Spiced Cupcakes, & Pumpkin Pots de Créme

Pair these sweets with Riesling, Ice Wines, Madeira, Sherry, or Sparkling Wine.

Let me know in the comments if you have experimented with this ingredient or if you have any pairings to add.

Cheers!

“I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.”
— W.C. Fields

 

Sources
insolenceandwine.com