Politician Wine

Dr. Alex and I take White Fang to the Dog Park almost daily. I adore watching all the different breeds of dogs frolicking in the freedom of the park. No leashes, just wonderful open space of green grass and of course the mandatory trees. Dogs adore their trees. It is a place to say "hey I was here".

While observing the various dogs with their people parents you can see the similar characteristics between the dogs and the 2-legged humanoids who own them. You know, the Labrador Retriever usually very congenial and happy along with the easy going non-furry escort who takes the Lab to the park. The intense, highly focused individual who enjoys the Dog Park with his border collie. The tall, lanky indivdual who plays ball with his Great Dane. Mary Alice and Wally have a wonderful, athletic, intelligent dog named Rocky (from Rocky and Bullwinkle). Rocky is a quick minded, fast acting, sort of super hero dog, very similar to his parents. White Fang is in everyway like Dr. Alex and me. If we were dogs I have no doubt that we would be same breed. Oh yes, hypo-allergenic, clean, fluffy, personable, happy but not too goofy and of course highly intelligent. In other words "perfect".

I also attribute varietals and wine to certain people. I was thinking about some of our current politicians and what wines they would be.

Sara Palin:

She would definitely be a Beringer White Zinfandel. Sugary sweet, no substance, may look alright but there is nothing to this wine but an Ok appearance. Not age worthy in anyway. Nothing memorable about this wine. Nothing challengeing, just a mass produced, below average
slightly alcoholic, run of the mill wine that is completely forgettable and not deserving to be served for anything other then a bad picnic over run with ants.

Thoughts of Sara Palin led me to think about our wonderful President Obama. What wine would Barack Obama be:

Since President Obama was born in 1961 he will be the vintage 1961 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Bordeaux. That happens to a wonderful vintage with age worthiness that continues to mature and improve with time. This is a deep, intellectual wine that is filled with complexityand perfectly balanced. Since Chateau Mouton Rothschild was excluded from the original first growths grand crus but because of hard work, great quality and some very clever politicking Chateau Mouton Rothschild was eventually included (1973) in the list of five first growth grand crus of Bordeaux. I see many parallels between the 1961 Mouton and the 1961 Barack. Whenever you think of the King of Wine, left bank Bordeaux with it's predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blend come to thought.

Although I have never had the privledge to try the 1961 Chateau Mouton Rothschild I am sure it is a wine deserving of at least 5 aprons and 2 wooden spoons. Re garding aprons for President Obama; without any hesitation he is a 6 apron winner.

Unfortunately, I have imbibed (accidentally, I might add) the Beringer White Zinfindel and I will have to honestly give it the same amount of aprons I bestow to Sara Palin, ZERO aprons. Sorry but aprons must be earned on merit not sympathy.

What politicians do you equate to certain wines?

I would love to hear your thoughts on the subject.

I really hate to beg but, please email me your comments.

Wishing you a 6 apron day filled with wonderful wine and happiness.

XXOO

Mrs. Reed