We all know that wine was meant to be enjoyed in conjunction with food. We have heard it over and over and while wine can and should be enjoyable on its own, something happens when it is allowed to partner with its soul mate. I have always been aware of this and loved the interaction and dance that ensues when enjoying food and wine together. The problem today is that most wines are not destined to be enjoyed on the table. If you have read much of my blog, you will see a couple themes that remain constant and are threaded into almost every post that I write. I prefer my wines to be low in alcohol, but not just for the sake of being low in alcohol. I believe that grapes picked at the perfect balance point between sugar and acid are not only essential for expressing terroir, but also for the ability to age gracefully and to properly interact with food. I am also adamantly opposed to any additions that are foreign to wine or to the use of technology to alter wine in any way.