| Food is not the only thing one can pair wine with. Wine emporium called Bottlerocket ( www.bottlerocket.com ) in Manhattan, New York, suggests a few pairings of wines that would go well with some of the nominees:
BEST ACTRESS NOMINEES
Actress : Penelope Cruz
Wine match: Cellar Can Blau. Can Blau 2005. ( Monsant , Spain )
The sultry actress is matched with a "sexy" dark-purple Spanish wine with "soft, velvety" qualities.
Actress : Judi Dench
Wine Match: Château Lamothe. Bordeaux 2005. ( Bordeaux , France )
Ever-acerbic Dame Judi is paired with a white Bordeaux that is equally "dry and a bit crisp."
Actress : Meryl Streep
Wine Match: Conundrum. White Table Wine 2005. ( California )
Like the proverbially cool blonde Streep, winemaker Conundrum also has built a loyal following over the years. This dry, medium-bodied white incorporates a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon grapes.
BEST ACTOR NOMINEES
Actor : Will Smith
Wine Match: Pure Love Wines. Layer Cake Shiraz 2005. ( Barossa Valley , Australia )
"So smooth and sweet, you can't help but like the guy," quips Bottlerocket. Described as "the wine version of a big, rich piece of chocolate cake," this intense, full-bodied shiraz is the inaugural release from Jason Woodbridge, producer of the cult wine Hundred Acre Cabernet from Napa Valley .
Actor : Leonardo DiCaprio
Wine Match: Domaine de la Madone. Beaujolais Nouveau 2006. ( Burgundy , France)
Like Leo, everyone knows and loves Beaujolais Nouveau, which is youthful and easy on the palate. "Let's be honest, the guy is great, but light-bodied and somewhat fruity," opines Bottlerocket. Ouch.
Actor : Peter O'Toole
Wine Match: Château Tour Simard. Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1999. ( Bordeaux , France )
Two beloved, well-aged classics find a match. 'Nuff said.
Source: Wine Enthusiast online http://www.winemag.com |
