Jared, I speak to you as if you’re still here. The sun is shining, and we’re in the vineyard again. I want to tell you the things I should have before you came home on a Friday night and your brother shot that damn gun. You were the glue and the glue isn’t supposed to … Continue reading »
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You Are Now Entering the Realm of Eros by Moriah LaChapell
In the space between breath and paper resides the romantic thinker a curse of red wine headache dreams that cling like thorny wet socks in heavy leather boots worn through each day. But, the sex sure can be great. Continue reading »
Art / Painting / Wine / Wine Reviews
Merlot Bogle Vintage 2007 – John Bramblitt
While searching for images related to wine, specifically Merlot, I discovered John Bramblitt’s art. Each color in the painting is a different flavor perceived in the Merlot. The colors interact as flavors interact, in a complimentary and scintillating manner. I was very impressed by the vividness of his paintings and the way that his art … Continue reading »
Merlot
“No, if anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I am NOT drinking any fucking Merlot!” -Paul Giamatti Since the movie Sideways, Merlot has been regarded by some as the less attractive sister to Pinot Noir. This may partially be the result of industry gossip, the real impact of that line may be minimal. But, I’ll leave the … Continue reading »
Viognier
Moriah LaChapell Viognier is a distinct, aromatic wine variety. It is a low acid grape with high sugar content. Due to the higher sugar content of the grape, it produces higher alcohol wine with floral and stone fruit aromas. Perfume, peaches and apricots are aromas that are often associated with a good Viognier. It … Continue reading »
Betraying Alice Walker – Moriah LaChapell
Lately I’m drawn to male poets. Not just any rather the good ones. I think it’s because I don’t want to just write my feelings. Jesus, we all have them. Instead I want to learn mechanism. Like riding in a fast car with a blue-jeaned man smiling and I can’t hear him over the engine. … Continue reading »
