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sexy labels, sumptuous wines
In
honor of Feb. 14, I've decided to explore an area of
wine from which I used to steer clear: wines with suggestive
names and/or sexy labels. I'm not one to fall prey to
the marketing machine. Yes, I admit it; I did it in
my more innocent years. (And usually got burned). But
there seems to be a turning of the tide in the industry
with more and more reputable wineries dabbling in marketing
to our sinful sides. So this February I bring you wines
with sexy labels that are worth a swirl and sip. Bottoms
up!
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2005
Escort, Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
Naked Winery
Pinot Gris might be the best undiscovered white wine
in America. And this PG exemplifies the qualities
of the grape I most admire: light, crisp, floral and
friendly to most every food. Maybe not as sexy as
Pinot Noir, but this Pinot Gris is a very romantic
wine.
2006 Dominatrix, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Naked Winery
A light but expressive Pinot, this Willamette winner
offers flirty aromas and a lovely clove note teasing
the tip of the tongue, followed by hints of cherry
and blackberry. And the finish? Soft and easy.
2005 Exuberance, Sonoma County Pinot Noir
Canihan Family Wines
As the name implies, this is a full-on, serious American
Pinot. No, not another overripe fruit bomb; this is
the real deal with dark cherries and spice weighted
by earthy hints of truffle and bark.
2006 Flirtation, Napa Valley Dry Rose
O'Brien Estates
Flirtatious cranberry pink in color, this dry rose
teases the senses with aromas and flavors of rose
petals. All cuteness aside, this is a serious wine
with good balance and weight. (Not to mention the
romance of drinking roses.)
2005 Seduction, Napa Valley Red Blend
O'Brien Estates
A big, bold, wild woman of a wine, Seduction offers
classic black cherry, cocoa and coffee flavors and
aromas. Fine-grain tannins and a lingering finish
add refinement to what is one hot red wine.
2004 Velvet Collection, Napa Valley Red Blend
Marilyn Wines
Surprisingly subtle for a wine with a steamy label
of Marilyn Monroe posing on a red velvet drape, this
well-structured Cab blend is the perfect food wine
for a night of seduction. Blackberry and plum flavors
and hints of spice bring to the wine even more layers
that the wine’s label boasts. (To enjoy the
label’s peel-off peep show, purchase is required!)
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