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“A restaurant wine list is praised and given awards for reasons that have little to do with its real purpose, as if it existed only to be admired passively, like a stamp collection. A wine list is good only when it functions well in tandem with a menu.”

Quote by Gerald Asher

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Gerald Asher is a renowned writer, born on August 18, 1932. His works span various literary genres, including novels, essays, and criticism. more

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