"Food without wine is a corpse; wine without food is a ghost; united and well matched they are as body and soul, living partners."

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Source: In Conversation: André Soltner and David Chang. Interview with Robin Raisfeld, Rob Patronite, nymag.com. September 28, 2008.

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Andre Simon

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Andre Simon was a prominent wine merchant and writer known for his influential works on wine appreciation and its cultural significance.

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