Music and Wine: March 2019

Welcome to Delectable's new column, Music and Wine! If you’re on the lookout for newly released music, grab your headphones. If you’re searching for a fresh bottle, grab your glass. And if you’re looking for the perfect wine to pair with that pop song you can't stop playing on repeat, then sit back, relax, and enjoy these Delectable tunes. Each month, we will gather a playlist of newly released songs and pair them with wines that hit all the right notes. From Hozier to Solange, March’s music scene has been busy, and we’re enjoying every minute of it. Cheers! Listen on Spotify Now 1. Dreams – Solange What could be better with Solange’s newest release than a glass of Burgundy? This song off Solange’s new album, When I Get Home calls for a smooth wine that can hold its own and match this dreamlike melody. We recommend a glass or two of the 2017 Domaine Duroche Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru . Whether you play “Dreams” on repeat or listen to the entire 19 track album, this Burgundy will keep you company. 2. Maybe You’re the Reason – The Japanese House The Japanese House’s new album, Good At Falling has a fresh and dream-like quality to it, and while the theme of finding oneself is present in many of the songs, it’s strongest in “Maybe You’re The Reason”. We’d suggest pairing it with the aptly named Cloudy Bay 2016 Chardonnay , hailing from a young region that is also still trying to find itself. 3. Fast Times – Albert Hammond Jr. Albert Hammond Jr., rhythm guitarist for The Strokes and notably the son of the famed singer-songwriter Albert Hammond, recently released his latest solo track, “Fast Times”. As a nod to keeping music in the family while making it his own, we think this easy listening song is deserving of a drinkable Bordeaux passed down from one generation to the next. What better pairing then, than the 2017 Branaire-Ducru ? 4. Follow the Sun – India.Arie Out of hard times can come beautiful masterpieces, and it’s a philosophy that India Arie emphasizes in her song “Follow The Sun” off her newest album Worthy. We think this calls for a wine that has an equally inspiring story, and we’d therefore suggest the 2016 A Tribute to Grace’s Luke , created and named after the winemaker's father as his parting gift to the world after a battle with cancer. 5. To Noise Making (Sing) – Hozier Hozier is back with Wasteland, Baby! – an album that holds a few more upbeat songs than his previous self-titled album. “To Noise Making (Sing)” encourages the one he refers to as “honey” to sing without caring about anything besides the act of singing. Considering how often Hozier adoringly says honey, we recommend a glass of 2017 Schoenheitz Holder Riesling to sip on while dancing around or singing your heart out in your room. 6. break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored – Ariana Grande We recommend a 2016 Kistler Chardonnay to accompany this pop track off Ariana’s new album, thank u, next. Breakup with that bad bottle of Chardonnay that had you subscribing to the ABC club (Anything But Chardonnay) and give it another shot with a bottle that’s sure to drive you crazy.