"I need to be spanked - by pissant."
Posted on 06/04/2005 10:55:56 AM PDT by pissant
Tired of Chardonnay? Alsace offers an alternative to the tyranny of oak.
I hope there's a sequel to "Sideways," the wine-soaked movie that's had a dramatic impact on American consumers.
Since lead character Miles gushed about Pinot Noir as "haunting and brilliant," U.S. sales of Pinot are up more than 30 percent. Meanwhile, Merlot -- which Miles scorned as imbecilic -- has slumped.
"Sideways" was the funniest Hollywood treatment of wine since Lucy Ricardo stomped grapes in Italy. But I don't want a sequel for artistic reasons.
I want Miles to come back and trash Chardonnay.
Just like Merlot, Chardonnay is a cliché, the wine they serve when anything will do.
It's the wine you drink without thinking, the one that goes with processed cheese and Town House crackers.
There are plenty of sophisticated, nuanced versions of Chardonnay, to be sure. But those are not the ones that have made it the nation's best-selling white wine.
America is awash in ordinary Chardonnay, and a backlash needs to emerge. "Sideways: Part Deux" would do the trick.
Opening up Alsace
A coworker likens Chardonnay to "a sledgehammer to my head." Another friend -- normally a bit of a lush -- becomes a picture of sobriety when it is her only choice.
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Works for Pissant.
;o)
As hollywood goes, its the best movie I've seen in a long time
He just says it does. I have my doubts.
That may not be saying much...
It's not! :(
True - but their pairing was borderline absurd.
The three funniest parts of the movie...
1. Naked guy running down the street
2. Sandra Oh's character beating the heck out of Thomas Haden Church
3. The Volvo and the tree! Twice.
;-)
As best as I can comprehend this, he wants to bone a dry white italian. And it involves a towel. But I could be mistaken.
I don't like anything that tastes like unripe scuppernongs (acid, tart and not quite 'there').
So sue me, I don't like 'dry' wines.
Chenin Blanc or a Rhine and a happy camper.
You KNOW my favorite scene!
Hey now!
My mom is in the same boat as you. I love dry. Dry, bitter beer too.
I like bitter beer just fine!
Killians, Guiness etc...good for workin' and paintin' and gettin' all dirty...
But my wine....hmmm,
I drink it before bedtime usually so I want a happy taste in my mouth.
They do indeed. Without any bloviating, I might add!
Well, I'll still respect ya in the morn! ;o)
Nope --
tell me.....
"I need to be spanked"
For some reason, and I really don't know why I liked it, my favorite scene was where he rebelled against drinking Merlot!
"I need to be spanked - by pissant."
"No bloviating Mr. Ant. That's MY job!"
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