Avocado: Ripe and Ready

Wine: Light and high in acidity

Pair them together and enjoy the deliciousness they exude

The avocado is a very versatile fruit that is enjoyed in many forms, many dishes, and many ways. One way it is highly enjoyed is alongside a glass of wine. It is true that avocados do not have an overwhelming taste, however their subtle yet succulent flavor can be enhanced with the right wine. Given the fact that they have a rich creamy texture, they need a crisp wine that will cut through it and cleanse the palate.

What we suggest you do the next time you have an avocado is pouring yourself a glass of wine containing the following characteristics:

- Light-bodied

- High acidity

- Sweet

- Fruity or floral aromas

Here are some avocado-based dishes that are beautifully complemented with Lebanese wines:

- Smoked salmon and avocado/ Salmon tartar with avocado & Chardonnay

This dry white wine with its high-acid profile and citrusy floral aromas perfectly cuts through the texture of the dish to deliver the most perfect match of food and drink! Be sure to pop open a bottle of Chardonnay the next time you prepare this dish.

Find your selection here:

LATOURBA Chardonnay 2020

Reserve Ammiq Chardonnay 2020

Rowan Blanco Chardonnay 2020

Chateau St Thomas Chardonnay 2019

- Citrus avocado salad & Sauvignon Blanc

A dry white wine that is both fruity and bursting with fresh scents and aromas is the perfect combination to have with your citrus salad. This mix of zesty flavors calls for a palate celebration as the fruitiness comes through and the citrus notes get highlighted. To do so, grab a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and get ready for a ride!

Find your selection here:

Domaine Wardy Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Aurora Cuvee N Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Chateau Oumsiyat Sauvignon Blanc 2020

- The crowd favorite: Avocado toast with poached egg & Dry White Wine. First off, there’s nothing wrong with having a glass of wine with brunch. Second, the way to go here would be popping open a bottle of dry white wine. The crisp acidity of said wine is fresh, sweet, and pleasant which goes perfectly well with all egg-based dishes. The egg, avocado and chilled glass of white creates a flavorful experience that will leave you feeling both satiated and highly content.

Find your selection here:

Chateau St Thomas Obeidy 2020

Chateau Qanafar Blanc 2020

Chateau Oumsiyat Blanc de Blancs 2021

Chateau Kefraya Blanc de Blancs 2021

- Guacamole & Sparkling wine

The perfect dip for the perfect tortilla scoop, and accompanied by the perfect glass of Lebanese sparkling wine. The sparkle in your glass makes for a great party drink and is a great match to cut through the saltiness of the guacamole.

Bottle to try: Batroun Mountains Frizzante Sparkling White Wine 2021

- Quinoa Avocado Salad

Red wine is not to be forgotten here. Displaying red fruit notes, and spicy aromas; the reds are the way to go when combining with grains as it takes the simple dish to the next level. The flavors are quickly enhanced and made even more delicious with the red grapes.

Find your selection here:

Chateau Oumsiyat Grande Reserve 2018

Couvent Rouge Petit Red 2018

Domaine de Baal Petit Baal Red 2019

Iris Domain Red house wine 2015

- Avocado sushi rolls

With the avocado rolls, the rosé is the way to go! Rosé tends to be a great food wine and the pairing with avocado rolls is genuinely heavenly and is a great way to cleanse your palate in between your bites.

Find your selection here:

IXSIR Grande Reserve Rose 2021

Chateau Cana Les Cabires Rosé 2021

Chateau Trois Collines Pinot Noir Rosé Ample 2020

Terre Joie Aromatix Rose 2019

The addition of a light red, an acidic white, or a lovely rosé while you enjoy the benefits of an avocado is enough to highly elevate both your meal and your mood!