The PageFiftyNine Story


The idea for wine and book pairings came to me when I noticed a wine stain on one of the pages of a favorite book, A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. My books often bear signs of being well-loved- dog ears, wrinkled spines, flared corners- so it was nothing new to find a wine stain, but on that day the discovery inspired an idea: what is the perfect wine to go with each book? Surely there must be a single taste that pairs best with the words and visions of a novel? I remembered staying up late, Merlot in hand, to devour a dark and broody thriller. I thought of sitting on the beach with an easy read in one hand and an easy Pinot Grigio in the other. The more I contemplated what wines I enjoyed most with my favorite books, the more pairings that came to mind. And so, from that small stain on page 59 came this new venture.

This blog is (hopefully) the start of a larger dream that I have to bring together two of my favorite things: wine and books. One day I would love to sell pairings as gifts or in monthly subscriptions, or to even open a wine and book store, but for now I am pursuing my passion through a humble blog.

Cheers!

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