Oscar wine
While the Oscar winners will undoubtedly be having champagne, what will you be pairing with your favorite Oscar-nominated movie this year? Here are some suggestions from Appellation Wine and Spirits in New York:
“Brokeback Mountain” Feel the expanse of the west with 2004 Shooting Star Washington State Lemberger “Blue Francâ€. Soft, medium-bodied red made from the Austrian varietal Blaufränkisch (AKA Lemberger). This offering, made by Jed Steele, has soft red and blue fruit, great acid and soft tannins. $14.99 (find this wine)
“Crash” If you loved Crash, drink Garretson Wine Company Central Coast “G Red†2003, whose vineyards are just up the highway from sunny L.A. A big red from a field blend of grapes coming from the Central Coast of California. The stelvin closure (i.e., screwcap) ensures no issues with having a corked bottle. $20.99 (find this wine)
“Good Night, and Good Luck” Have a scotch after the evening news. Aged 15 years, Bruichladdich 15 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is smooth and sophisticated. Butterscotch and crème brulée are some of the notes, finishing with a hint of sea mist. $73.99 (find this
winewhisky!)“Memoirs of a Geisha” You will feel like you are on the set of Memoirs of a Geisha when you drink Daimon Shuzo “Mukune Shadows Of Katano” Nigori Junmai Ginjo sake. This lightly-filtered sake is born from natural spring water. With an impression of sweetness, Shadows is dry with notes of mineral and vanilla. Seared tuna? Yes! $20.99 (300ml) (find this
winesake!)“Munich” For an intense movie, we suggest a glass of 2002 Domaine du Castel Haute Judée “Grand Vin†Bordeaux blend from a top producer out of Israel. Has an herb-tinged nose with dense, spicy blackcurrant fruit. Big and chewy with nice acidity. $51.99 (find this wine)
For their complete list, check out the web site. I would only add that if you’re pulling for March of the Penguins, make it a mulled wine.
