Episode 104: Don't Pair Wine and Food—Pair Wine and Mood
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People love to talk about wine and food pairings, pairing complementary foods and invoking the tried-and-true mantra of “what grows together, goes together.” But maybe it’s time to take a fresh approach to pairings. Contributing Editor Virginie Boone taps Napa Valley-based wine consultant Jean Hoefliger for the best tips to pair wine and mood with a variety of personalities and occasions around the holiday season. Get ready to meet your perfect wine-mood match.
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