Lentil Stew

Earthy lentils, vegetables, herbs, and stock make a savory vegetarian stew.

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Lentil Stew — wine by wine

Best Match

The dish Lentil Stew

The wine Tart medium red

Why it works

Lentil stew has weight and umami without much fat. Tart medium red works here because its acidity keeps tomato, cheese, and roasted flavors lively while moderate tannin gives just enough grip. That makes the match feel deliberate: respecting umami so the wine does not taste hollow or metallic, staying in the same weight class as the dish, with the wine refreshing the next bite rather than stealing the spotlight.

Wine style

Tart medium red value

A savory, high-acid red style that loves tomato, herbs, and moderate richness.

Southern Rhône GSM blend

Southern Rhône GSM blend works here because its ripe fruit, pepper, and warm herbal notes meet roasted or braised flavors while staying softer than a Cabernet-shaped wine.

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Crisp light red

Crisp light red works here because it gives red-fruit lift, high refreshment, and very little tannin, so the wine stays nimble around salt, herbs, and lighter proteins.

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Darker Bandol-style rosé

Darker Bandol-style rosé works here because its fuller body and savory pink-fruit depth give more grip for duck, lamb, beans, and robust Mediterranean plates.

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Amontillado or Oloroso Sherry

Amontillado or Oloroso Sherry works here because its nutty oxidative depth links beautifully with mushrooms, roasted nuts, aged cheese, braises, and caramelized edges.

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