In this excerpt from her new book, Caren Rideau: Kitchen Designer, Vintner, Entertaining at Home, the acclaimed kitchen designer and vintner shares a hearty spread with perfect pairings that are ideal for cool-weather gatherings. There is no doubt that a glass of wine with food elevates the experience. Both need to be in harmony, neither overpowering the other's taste, to create a perfect pairing. Finding the right match is overwhelming sometimes, considering how vast the world of viticulture can seem, but wine is still simply a pure pleasure, especially with the right bite.

https://www.sunset.com/food-wine/kitchen-assistant/mexican-food-wine-pairings

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