Ages ago, the rules for wine and food pairings were inspired by the color of the food. Except for a few outliers, light or white dishes were destined to be paired with white wine, while dark-hued dishes were mated with red wine. Today, modern wine pairing rules smash the norms of previous generations. I think it’s refreshing.
However, sometimes it’s ok to revisit what we’ve left behind. When I saw the scarlet and bright purple hues of Scarlet Runner Beans, I wanted to create a dish for our Aries Violet. I went right for the matchy-match rules of pairings, a move I thought I’d never make again. It made me realize that we can draw from the past to help us in our efforts to make something new. I used color as a guide and this bean stew fell right into place.
The Scarlet Runner Bean stew is stellar with the Aries Violet. The stew is rich and deep in flavor without the need for meat. The brightness of Violet cuts through the richness like a knife and brightens the earthy sweetness of the beans and their broth. Cook up a big batch and save some for later. It gets better and better, just like Violet.
Until the next wine…
Maria
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