Rhode Island Food Culture: Dining, Drinking & Food Stuff
What to Drink on Election Day
Okay, so I’m obsessed. This election has consumed my life and I can’t wait until it’s over. My husband and son can’t wait until it’s over. Hell, my dog can’t wait until it’s over! I’m sure I’m not alone in this. So, because lately, in the words of Vic Chesnutt, I’ve been a bit of a half-assed activist, and in an effort to lighten the mental anguish I’ve been enduring, I’ve decided to put together a list of libations for election night, depending on your political persuasion and the outcome of the evening.
Here are a few to start:
Let’s get the negative outcome over with first. If your guy doesn’t win and you’re feeling like you just might have to start a revolution, what better way to kick it off than with Charles Smith’s 2006 Boom Boom Syrah? This Washington state winery produces some really explosive Syrah’s that are deep, meaty and complex. And for a sidekick, there’s also the Charles Smith 2006 Kung Fu Girl Riesling. There’s no doubt you’ll be needing to keep those defensive skills honed!
For the beer lovers, there’s Stone Brewing Co.’s Ruination and Arrogant Bastard, and for the off-script maverick in ya, try Rogue’s Brutal Bitter. These California breweries produce beers so hoppy they’ll happily do battle with your taste buds, and prep you for whatever other battles may lay ahead.
Finally, if you find yourself still fearing the destruction of FISA courts and rights to privacy, raise a glass of 2007 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc or 2006 Pinot Noir. These lively, aromatic wines from New Zealand will really sharpen your senses (well, taste and smell anyway!) and leave you searching for more.
Speaking of searching, you may want to throw back a shot of Bruichladdich "Weapons of Mass Destruction" scotch. I'm sure you'll be able to find it somewhere. Try under the couch. Or maybe behind the drapes.
On the other hand, if you enjoy a positive result, celebrate with '02 Plozza Numero Uno, 100% Nebbiolo from Lombardy. You’ll have to plunk down a pretty penny for this one (well over 100 bucks) but think of it as an investment in your new, bright future. And it’ll age for a good 20 years, so you can drink it then and reminisce about how when you bought it, it was worth more than your 401k.
Again, for the beer lovers (and who doesn’t love beer??) Rogue Brewery’s Independence Hop Ale will wash down those Freedom Fries once and for all.
To bid adieu, adios, ciao, farewell, etc… to the inanity of the presidential campaign and this political season in general, pick up a bottle of Norman Vineyards “No Nonsense Red” a straight-forward Bordeaux blend from Paso Robles, CA. It’ll remind you that style, substance, nuance and clarity can indeed all be found in one candidate-oops!-wine.
And if you just don’t care enough to vote, grab yourself a bottle of Yellow Tail and infer a meaning here….
Here are a few to start:
Let’s get the negative outcome over with first. If your guy doesn’t win and you’re feeling like you just might have to start a revolution, what better way to kick it off than with Charles Smith’s 2006 Boom Boom Syrah? This Washington state winery produces some really explosive Syrah’s that are deep, meaty and complex. And for a sidekick, there’s also the Charles Smith 2006 Kung Fu Girl Riesling. There’s no doubt you’ll be needing to keep those defensive skills honed!
For the beer lovers, there’s Stone Brewing Co.’s Ruination and Arrogant Bastard, and for the off-script maverick in ya, try Rogue’s Brutal Bitter. These California breweries produce beers so hoppy they’ll happily do battle with your taste buds, and prep you for whatever other battles may lay ahead.
Finally, if you find yourself still fearing the destruction of FISA courts and rights to privacy, raise a glass of 2007 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc or 2006 Pinot Noir. These lively, aromatic wines from New Zealand will really sharpen your senses (well, taste and smell anyway!) and leave you searching for more.
Speaking of searching, you may want to throw back a shot of Bruichladdich "Weapons of Mass Destruction" scotch. I'm sure you'll be able to find it somewhere. Try under the couch. Or maybe behind the drapes.
On the other hand, if you enjoy a positive result, celebrate with '02 Plozza Numero Uno, 100% Nebbiolo from Lombardy. You’ll have to plunk down a pretty penny for this one (well over 100 bucks) but think of it as an investment in your new, bright future. And it’ll age for a good 20 years, so you can drink it then and reminisce about how when you bought it, it was worth more than your 401k.
Again, for the beer lovers (and who doesn’t love beer??) Rogue Brewery’s Independence Hop Ale will wash down those Freedom Fries once and for all.
To bid adieu, adios, ciao, farewell, etc… to the inanity of the presidential campaign and this political season in general, pick up a bottle of Norman Vineyards “No Nonsense Red” a straight-forward Bordeaux blend from Paso Robles, CA. It’ll remind you that style, substance, nuance and clarity can indeed all be found in one candidate-oops!-wine.
And if you just don’t care enough to vote, grab yourself a bottle of Yellow Tail and infer a meaning here….
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