Poetry and Wine Pairings
It's National Poetry Month, a time of year when we unfurl the scrolls of literary beauty and savor the whispers of verses that dance across the page like a ballet of words. And what better way to immerse ourselves in the art of poesy than by pairing each emotive piece with a glass of Stags’ Leap wine, harmonizing the lyrical flow of poetry with the elegant notes of Napa Valley's finest?
Sonnets & Audentia Cabernet Sauvignon
The sonnet, with its strict structure and intensity of feeling, marries well with the bold character of Audentia Cabernet Sauvignon. Each sip, like a line of iambic pentameter, reveals a story of control and wild abandon, discipline and creativity. Whether in the octaves and sestets of Petrarch or the quatrains and couplets of Shakespeare, sonnets are the bottled ardor of poetry, much like Audentia is the captured essence of exquisite winemaking.
Pairing Suggestion: Savor the intense Audentia Cabernet and read aloud a sonnet that challenges the norms of love and existence. The structured beauty of the poem echoes the disciplined strength of the wine.
Lyric Poems & The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
Lyric poems are intimate, evoking emotions and moods that resonate within the confines of the self. They remind us of a delicate, powerful Stags' Leap signature – The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon. Each verse, akin to the wine's layered complexities, is an echo of the personal realm, vibrant and fervent. Sip on this exquisite blend as you contemplate the lyricist's soliloquy and find yourself transported atop the rolling hills of passion and introspection.
Pairing Suggestion: Pour a glass of The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon and pair it with a lyric poem that whispers of love or sings of inner strength. Feel the rich, lingering finish mingle with the poignant aftertaste of deeply-felt words.
Free Verse & The Investor Red Wine
Free verse poetry embraces the unpredictable, much like the unexpected blends found in The Investor Red Wine. Just as free verse defies conventional meter and rhyme schemes, The Investor combines traditional Bordeaux varietals with a spirit of innovation, creating something greater than the sum of its parts. Unlock a cascade of flavors and themes that refuse to be bound by expectation.
Pairing Suggestion: Taste the multifaceted The Investor Red Wine while reading free verse that flows unconstrained, mirroring your own stream of consciousness and the wine’s complex personality.
Odes & Napa Valley Chardonnay
The ode, dignified and elaborate, often praises people, places, or events. It corresponds beautifully with the Stags' Leap Napa Valley Chardonnay, a wine that itself merits accolades. Both the ode and the wine appreciate the finer details of their subjects, unfolding layers and invoking contemplation through sensory experience.
Pairing Suggestion: With a chilled glass of Napa Valley Chardonnay, toast to the timeless tradition of odes. Allow the buttery texture of the wine to amplify the lyrical homage within the poetry.
Epic Poems & Napa Valley Petite Sirah
The grandeur of an epic poem, full of heroes and grandiose adventures, calls for a companion that is equally bold and profound. Enter Napa Valley Petite Sirah, with a presence as formidable as the epics of old. Its deep color and robust flavor stand up to the test of time and narrative, honoring the tradition and the courage found in epics.
Pairing Suggestion: Uncork the powerful Napa Valley Petite Sirah as you traverse the vast landscapes painted by the epic's lines. Each sip intensifying your journey through battles and triumphs.
