Redemption

Last night I wanted to give that Merlot another chance after a lot more decanting and a night in the fridge, and maybe another food pairing. JACKPOT! We made lamb tikka masala but rather than stew the lamb with the sauce this time my husband broiled it first, making the flavor more full-bodied. Absolutely perfect pairing that made this wine positively dance. A good food & wine pairing happens when neither the food nor the wine are diminished by the other but are at least the same alone as they are together. A GREAT pairing is when the sum is greater than the parts and the flavor of both is actually enhanced by each other.