A place to begin. Room to explore.

Your palate. Your starting point.

Choose the statement that sounds like you today. These are starting points, not tests or ranks. Every question is open to everyone.

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Keep your favorites. Leave room for a surprise.

Use a familiar wine as your reference and explore a different place, vintage, or approach to winemaking.

Your preference today is valid. It can also shift with time, food, company, or the occasion.

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This section is a starting draft for Matthew and Tom’s experiences and future winemaker conversations. More comparisons will be added as they are developed.

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A working guide from PairedBest. Matthew and Tom will keep adding personal experiences, preferences, and winemaker conversations.