So gentlemen…… how would you describe your woman as a wine?
February 20, 2009 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Day to day
With the movie He’s Just Not That Into You hitting theaters an amplified interest in the single life is occurring once more, similar to when that other show on HBO debuted all about 4 single women and the dating world: Sex and the City. Written by the same creators (imagine that!) as a dating guidebook to the secret (or not so secret) actions by men that say “Don’t date me, I’m trouble” and then follow with the line: “If …, he’s just not that into you.” For example, a simple one is: ”If he is married, he’s just not that into you.” Kind of a no brainer to me–but hey, I don’t judge.
Being a single, 25-year-old women living and working in Wine County, this movie got me to thinking about men, women, dating, relationships and then eventually wine. I started an investigation of asking men to describe their ideal woman as a wine. Vintage, varietal, appellation, it’s all relative information to how wine eventually turns out.
I recently went to visit a friend in San Francisco and thought what a perfect place to start my inquiries. We visited several bars and I wasn’t picky about my interviewees. I talked to a variety of men from different ages, ethnicity, and relationship statuses. Here is what I discovered. I hope you enjoy it!
Andrew, 31 from Tornado, CA.
Relationship status: Currently dating a women but not in a serious relationship.
Ideal wine/woman description: A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Petite Sirah, 1/3 of each. Characteristics of ochre and earth tones. Medium bodied with a smooth finish.
Sydney, 26 Hometown is Johannesburg and currently resides in San Francisco.
Relationship status: Single
Ideal wine/woman description: 1995 Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. Slightly full bodied with short tannins. Slowly opens up over several courses. Must pair well with steak.
Matthew, 30 from San Francisco
Relationship status: Single but dating
Ideal wine/women description: Older vintage of Malbec. Full bodied and robust, good wine for the price. Appropriate no matter what the meal. A wine that you would bring home to share with the family.
Mike, 40 from the Midwest
Relationship status: Single but dating
Ideal wine/woman description: A Syrah, spicy and unpredictable. Pairs well with Middle Eastern food
Andy, 34 Sebastopol CA
Relationship status: Married
Ideal wine/woman description: 1976 Zinfandel from the Alexander Valley. A little blend of Petite Sirah to add color. Full bodied with deep ruby and strawberry characteristics. Nice combination of spicy and sweet.
So gentlemen…… how would you describe your woman as a wine?
Hey Katey,
What a great story. I love it. I’m going to ask a few people to comment.
I can’t describe my women as wine…I’m uh–just not into women. BUT I do have a description on music, wine, and friendships:
I like music with depth, complexity, range, and texture…in fact. In fact, it turns out, that’s how I like my wine. And..now as I’m typing this, I realize that’s how I like people too. I like people who have depth, complexity, range, and texture.”
We should definitely plan that “Wine Country Women, Silicon Valley Men” mixer we were talking about. Pre-req: Describe your ideal partner as wine. At least there would be a common denominator to start, right?
OK, I’ll bite… er, sip:
austere
not quite full-bodied, perhaps medium… well-rounded
pleasant flowery bouquet
dolce yet forward
nice legs
corked wouldn’t be all bad… we could really get awful with some of the wine terminology, but I won’t (should I mention the rack?)