As a sommelier, my job is to pair wines with a guest's dinner - to find the perfect wine that speaks to that guest, but also matches the flavors and textures of a dish from my chef. I fell into the world of wine while trying to build my first career; before I ever picked up a decanter professionally, I spent my evenings delving into the works of Mahler, Stravinsky and Reich as a professional percussionist.--From Sommelier Aaron Sherman for NPRListen and Read Here
Perfect Pairings: Programming Wine With Music
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