Why wine should always be paired with music

We all have smells and tastes lodged deep in our memory, which can, in a heartbeat, transport us back to a moment in time that we may have long forgotten. A study undertaken by Susan Lin MW, a California-based master of wine, set out to discover whether listening to classical music while drinking wine can elevate the whole experience. I love considering what music might work with wine – the options are limitless – but here are a few of my favourite pairings: As it’s summer, that can often mean one wine rules the roost: a delicious rosé. Next time you’re opening a bottle and pouring yourself a chilled glass, try listening to Vaughan Williams’ “The Lark Ascending” – it is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed. Bill Evans’ “Peace Piece” is one of the most hauntingly enigmatic compositions I know – this free-form modal jazz work has influenced so many greats, including Miles Davis.