vineguy Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I am writing an article about which wines wine lovers use to enhance romance for an upcoming column for Valentine's Day. I thought it would be great to collect a few stories (anonymous of course) on the wines that men and women rely on to, um, tip the odds of romance in their favor (if you catch my drift). For example, when I open a bottle of 2002 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red, my wife knows that my intentions are purely un-gentlemanly. But after one glass, her intentions become un-gentlemanly as well! Share your "liquid love potion." If I use it in the article, I'll shoot you an email. Cheers, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Thunderbird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Flowers Vineyard makes a fun blend that my wife and I have used for a romantic wine, it is called Perennial. Otherwise, it is a bottle of Rose Champagne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpinot Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Statistically speaking, I bet that white zin has led more sex in this country than any other wine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisaB Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 My husband is very generous with the Cristal at certain times. And ahem.....well it usually works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vineguy Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 Statistically speaking, I bet that white zin has led more sex in this country than any other wine... I wish my date was that "easy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 a bottle of Rose Champagne. Rosé Champagne = liquid panty remover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vineguy Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 Rosé Champagne = liquid panty remover "Liquid Panty Remover" was the original name of the article, but it got nixed at the meeting with the editorial staff. Oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 "But I want it NOWWWWWW!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwine Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 (edited) For example, when I open a bottle of 2002 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red, my wife knows that my intentions are purely un-gentlemanly. But after one glass, her intentions become un-gentlemanly as well! TMI, Scott! Waaaaaay TMI ... The single worst wine review I ever read, which I ridiculed in "Chateau Viagra,", read simply, "It didn't make my wife and I want to f---, so we won't buy it again." Such brevity, and yet, way too much information. And no, for the record, Scott didn't write that. Edited February 7, 2006 by dmwine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 ANything very old and red makes this very old guy a little lucky (if we don't both fall asleep first!). Soon up on our list is our last bottle of 74 Ridge Montebello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 as others have posted above, champagne, champagne, champagne...or else a personally prepared 5 course tasting menu and 3 bottles of wine usually does the trick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 TMI, Scott! Waaaaaay TMI ...The single worst wine review I ever read, which I ridiculed in "Chateau Viagra,", read simply, "It didn't make my wife and I want to f---, so we won't buy it again." Such brevity, and yet, way too much information. And no, for the record, Scott didn't write that. But you have to admit it's succinct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 (edited) For my wife it is a good CA Pinot Noir. Something about the lush fruit and lack of "alcoholiness" that she likes. That's why the largest variatal holding in my cellar is Pinot Noir, thank you Brian Loring and Adam Lee. Edited February 8, 2006 by dinwiddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hmm, I find Adam's California-based pinot bottlings to be plenty alcoholic. As for Mr. Loring, he's got that slightly-syrupy-but-not-mouth-coating style down just right, and he himself is such a mensch, I can't help but drink some of his stuff from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hmm, I find Adam's California-based pinot bottlings to be plenty alcoholic.As for Mr. Loring, he's got that slightly-syrupy-but-not-mouth-coating style down just right, and he himself is such a mensch, I can't help but drink some of his stuff from time to time. I think Adam's PNs calm down with some age, so I don't open them young. Not that they aren't high in alcohol, but they don't have the in your face alcohol that most Zins do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grover Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I had Klugee sparkling wine at Restaurant Eve. I think it will make your Valentine's Day memorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vineguy Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 TMI, Scott! Waaaaaay TMI ...The single worst wine review I ever read, which I ridiculed in "Chateau Viagra,", read simply, "It didn't make my wife and I want to f---, so we won't buy it again." Such brevity, and yet, way too much information. And no, for the record, Scott didn't write that. Dave, You've got to admit it - based on that review, I don't think anyone would buy that wine! Cheers, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vineguy Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 Thanks to all who emailed me your favorite, uh hem, wines used to enhance your chance for romance. Here is the article, as it appeared in the Examiner last Wednesday. Check it out and see if anything floats your boat. You still have a little time to grab a bottle before Valentine's Day. Wine To Enhance Romance Cheers (and Happy Valentine's Day), Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Thanks to all who emailed me your favorite, uh hem, wines used to enhance your chance for romance.Here is the article, as it appeared in the Examiner last Wednesday. Check it out and see if anything floats your boat. You still have a little time to grab a bottle before Valentine's Day. Wine To Enhance Romance Cheers (and Happy Valentine's Day), Scott He lists the 2003 WesMar PN, but doesn't say which one. I've tried them all, like them all, but the Piner Ranch Vineyard is yummy. In fact I have several of each left, guess I should open one tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vineguy Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 He lists the 2003 WesMar PN, but doesn't say which one. I've tried them all, like them all, but the Piner Ranch Vineyard is yummy. In fact I have several of each left, guess I should open one tomorrow night. Glad you like the WesMar wines. The Pinot in the article was not one of the single vineyard wines (that they do oh so well), but the "generic" Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. Not quite as forward as the Piner Ranch, but a great value at $30. Hope you had a great Valentine's Day and that your wine selection had the desired effect. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Glad you like the WesMar wines. The Pinot in the article was not one of the single vineyard wines (that they do oh so well), but the "generic" Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. Not quite as forward as the Piner Ranch, but a great value at $30.Hope you had a great Valentine's Day and that your wine selection had the desired effect. Scott As it turned out, it was a little discombobulated. The wife was planning to go to here pottery workshop, so we didn't plan anything. It turned out she had to work late, so she didn't go to pottery. We ended up ordering take out Jamacian food and opening a Dain Amber Rose PN to go with it. Not the best match, but a great wine. As to the WesMar, since I signed up for their list before they sold their first wine, my allocation is crazy. I'm allocated one case of each wine and two cases of the Russian River Valley and one other (can't remember whcih of the top of my head). Of course, I'm not buying that much from one allocation, but it is nice to know that I can. I tend to buy three bottles of each instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vineguy Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 (edited) As it turned out, it was a little discombobulated. The wife was planning to go to here pottery workshop, so we didn't plan anything. It turned out she had to work late, so she didn't go to pottery. We ended up ordering take out Jamacian food and opening a Dain Amber Rose PN to go with it. Not the best match, but a great wine.As to the WesMar, since I signed up for their list before they sold their first wine, my allocation is crazy. I'm allocated one case of each wine and two cases of the Russian River Valley and one other (can't remember whcih of the top of my head). Of course, I'm not buying that much from one allocation, but it is nice to know that I can. I tend to buy three bottles of each instead. You, my friend, are a lucky, lucky guy. Great allocation and a spouse who can make her own stemware! It just doesn't get any better... Cheers, Scott Edited February 16, 2006 by vineguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 (edited) You, my friend, are a lucky, lucky guy. Great allocation and a spouse who can make her own stemware! It just doesn't get any better...Cheers, Scott I just got the miler for WesMar's most recent offering, again a case of each except the Chard. Only 6 of those. I think I'll order some, but not all. No Piner Ranch or Oehlman Vineyard this time, but they do have a new Hellenthal Vineyard and a Balletto Vineyard. Edited February 18, 2006 by dinwiddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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