Take some Ripple
Mix 'em both together
And have a champipple"
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.
(Excerpt) Read more at money.cnn.com ...
I see. As long as it has a twist off top, I'm all over it! ;o)
Me too, and if it doesn't twist off, improvise! ;)
Just be careful with the corkscrew. They can be dangerous!
Schug was right around the corner from where I used to live with what's his name.
I would want to stop there every day on the way back to the house...
Yummy!
We can also add red Zinfandel to the list. Can be very good... Ridge is nice.
You must come to Wash. If you like Merlots, Cabs, Chards, and Syrah, we got some world beaters up here.
Maybe I'll send you a bottle or two for your B-day!
Not if you're a pro...
I'm not. Not sure of the proper grip!
I was born on the 13th... every month gives you an opportunity to send me something for my b'day!
;-)
"Take some Champagne
Take some Ripple
Mix 'em both together
And have a Champipple"
Practice makes perfect!
The Duplin Winery's "Scuppernong," made from a native North Carolina white grape, is sweet, white, and delicious. In wines, the traits of the scuppernong grape are not all that different from the muscat. The result is a strong dessert wine.
I can handle a good dessert wine, though I'll take a tawny port as well!
I guess I should start practicing...
I would like to try Virginia Madsen numerous times before deciding if there should be a Sideways Part Deux.
You can have her, as long as I get the chinese chick. What a hottie!
Oh, so that's where you've been! ;)
That was one of the things that bothered me about Sideways...
You have this beautiful woman, Virginia Madsen - and we are supposed to accept that she's just wild for Paul Giamatti? Have you SEEN Paul Giamatti? Plus, his character has personality issues and borders on depression.
When was the last time we saw a movie where the gorgeous man falls for the plain jane with personality?
Hollywood s*cks.
Let me try that Pinot Noir....
I had trouble believing she'd do it with ol' Pig Vomit myself. Especially since he acted like such a clueless dork. I suppose the message of the movie was "Learn to bloviate about wine and be otherwise dense and hot babes will just toss themselves at you."
That obvious!?
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