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Even though it was 70 and sunny yesterday, today has decided to be 40 and gray. Luckily, this provides the perfect excuse to curl up to a fire- perhaps for one of the last times before spring. I'm turning the clock forwards in the PageFiftyNine book collection from last week's early 19th century journey, but not by much... Anna Sewell wrote this classic in 1877. I didn't really understand the term "all the feels" until reading Black Beauty. You will go on a roller coaster of emotion (I know that metaphor is overused, but this time it's for real) and you will need a sturdy, dependable wine to take on the trip. I've got one for you. The Pairing Black Beauty by Anna Sewell and Dark Horse Merlot There are a lot of equine-related wines, as it turns out. (Ok, ok, I've given up the whole "the name of the wine has nothing to do with the pairing" gig.) I checked out Wild Horse wines and found they are crafted in honor of the wild horses t...

Welcome back to PageFiftyNine! When it comes to choosing each pairing, the method is very chicken-and-the-egg; I don't always start with one or the other, but rather allow an experience to guide me. Sometimes I read a book and then go hunting for the perfect wine, but sometimes, like with this pair, I am sipping on a wine and realize I know the perfect story to go with it. I've enjoyed this process so much that I dream of opening a book and wine store that's organized in two ways- one side is arranged by wine with book pairing suggestions, one side is arranged by books with wine pairing suggestions.  That way when someone walks into my future shop, it's all about what frame of mind they're in at that moment, rather than a preset purpose. This week's pairing is for those in the mood for something intense and lingering. It will have you curling up on the couch and settling in for an Italian adventure. The Pairing Angels and Demons  by Dan Brown and Ruffino C...