Regional pairing

Regional pairing rests on the adage that what grows together goes together, matching a dish and a wine born of the same terroir. Alsatian sauerkraut calls for an Alsace riesling, cassoulet for a red from the South West of France. Forged by centuries of local custom, this principle offers a reliable choice in dining, since the table and the cellar of a single region evolved side by side over time.