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Here’s what to pour this week.
It comes down to salt, and a pretzel is mostly salt with a crunch.
5 November 2026 · Pretz · 1 min read
Salt does something useful to wine. It softens bitterness, rounds off sharp acidity and makes the fruit taste fruitier. A glass that tastes a bit harsh on its own can taste lovely next to something salty.
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A bottle worth opening and something salty to eat with it, every Thursday.
A bottle worth opening and something salty to eat with it, every Thursday.
