The classic wine pairing rules were built for French and Italian tables. Tonight’s dinner is Thai, Korean, Mexican, Indian, or Japanese — and the old axioms have nothing useful to say about any of it.
WINE EDITORIAL
Monday, June 1, 2026
The classic wine pairing rules were built for French and Italian tables. Tonight’s dinner is Thai, Korean, Mexican, Indian, or Japanese — and the old axioms have nothing useful to say about any of it.
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