See the sidebar below for some suggestions for doing just this. Commercial wines are not all vegetarian. Usually all the ingredients are vegan, but during the filtration process, filters may contain animal products, such as bone char. When inquiring at your favorite winery about the vegetarian status of their wine selections, ask detailed questions about the filtration process. Do not assume that all the wines from a particular winery are vegetarian, as you really have to ask about each variety.
Some wineries produce a combination of vegetarian and nonvegetarian wines.
The method of food preparation is very important to decide on before selecting a wine. Ingredients that will be poached call for a fragile white wine, while a simmering brown sauce calls for a hearty red wine. Be sure to purchase enough wine when it comes to cooking and serving. The wine used in the sauce or the salad dressing may be perfect for serving at the table. Wines to create sauces can either complement or contrast the flavors of the ingredients.