So this past Saturday the family decided to share some craft brews over dinner then catch a movie. We chose the Yard House (Michelin 1 star if I'm not mistaken) and the movie Happy Feet 2. In the middle of dinner, Kaden looks up from his mac 'n cheese, takes a slug off his Belgian Amber, and reflectively asks, "Daddy, are you gonna cry again like you did during the first one?"
You may think this is funny. However, you try keepin' it together while watching a baby Emperor penguin get ridiculed by his peers. Don't act like you d***heads have never cried during a children's flick before.
So what's the point of this story? Besides revealing to everyone what a huge movie pansy I am? Well, one of the songs playing during dinner was "Telephone Line" by ELO. Haven't heard this song in maybe 25 years but man it is sexy...all those strings and harmonies (starts at 1:40 in). Knowing I had to pick a featured wine this week the song made me ponder a nice soft Pinot Noir while at the same time figuring out how to prove to my son that I had a pair. So a Pinot it will be.
One of my favorites is the Meiomi Pinot Noir. We've served this several times at our Rock 'n Roll Wine events. It's soft and approachable with amazing fruit and subtle spice. But most importantly it's reasonably priced for a Pinot Noir of this caliber - usually under $20. Not to mention it's made by the prestigious Wagner Family (i.e. Caymus).
So one would surmise that my favorite song of this week would be "Telephone Line". But it's not. Despite ELO being an amazing band, there is only so much emasculation a man can take in one blog. With that said, the clearly logical choice is a sad break-up ballad by the Canadian sister duo of Tegan and Sara. "Call It Off" is clean, expressive, honest and to the point. Their voices and harmonies are mesmerizing. The song is tranquil and simultaneously tantalizing...reminding me of that soft luscious Pinot.
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