So you accidentally grabbed white wine. Don’t cry into the pot. White wine works in most red wine recipes, especially if the dish isn’t heavily meat-based. Just add a splash of soy sauce or a pinch of smoked paprika to mimic that deep red color. It’s like wearing blue socks with black pants—only you will notice, and nobody cares.
8 Best Substitutes For Red Wine In Cooking - Exploring Delicious
I once made a red wine coq au vin with a leftover sauvignon blanc. It tasted like a lighter, brighter version. My French grandmother would have fainted. But I enjoyed it, and so did my dinner guests.