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Wine, sex, romance and seduction
Who among us can deny that wine can play a supporting role in romance, seduction, and yes, sex?
Not me. And apparently, not Wine Adventure Magazine. The publication has launched a a new column entitled “The Sensual Side,” which the editors describe thusly:
Wine as foreplay? Mais oui! This new column by Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave shows you how an elegant Champagne, sexy Sauternes or sumptuous Sangiovese can spark a session of amour.
A wine-and-sex column written by Baroness Sheri? Whoa, sign me up!
Wine Adventure magazine is supposed to be geared toward women, but I predict a sudden and significant gender shift in its subscription base.
Here’s a taste of what the new column will be all about … (click on “continue reading”)
according to the magazine’s press release about the new column:
There’s solid evidence that wine is good for your health, but here’s another benefit you may not have considered: it’s also good for your sex life … . “The Sensual Side” looks at an aspect of wine that hasn’t fully been explored: how a good bottle of bubbly or Bordeaux can heat things up in the bedroom. “People have been wooed by wine throughout history, but, until now, no one has focused on wine’s undeniable role in seduction,â€? says Editor-in-Chief Michele Ostrove. “No one knows this subject better than Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave, who’s going to share her own and others’ romantic adventures so that it may inspire our readers to explore wine’s erotic potential. As she will be pointing out, wine, in moderation, can reduce inhibitions and, literally and figuratively, add flavor to a relationship.â€?
Cautionary note from your friendly and helpful Uncorked author: The key words in that sentence are “in moderation.” In any event, we continue:
Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave is author of A Dangerous Liaison, which chronicles her brief but eventful marriage to a Belgian baron that sparked a lifelong passion for wine and a taste for la bon vie. She has since written a number of columns on wine and sex, including the “Bedroom Baroness� sex advice column for Cosmopolitan magazine. “Since being a freelancer is such a hard life, I decided to grant myself a pleasant beat and write only about life’s pleasures: food, wine, travel and sex,� says de Borchgrave. “I think they go together in any combination. What I want to do with this column is investigate wine-play as foreplay. It will be all about seduction with wine.�
Whew! I’d better stop here. I need a cold shower.
Recognizing that we don’t want Too Much Information, can any of you share a story of wine and romance? Did wine play a role in you and your honeybunny — um — getting together?
Happy Valentine’s Day, and cheers!
Mark Fisher
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Comments
By Barton O'Brien
March 3, 2006 2:36 AM | Link to this
At the risk of sounding self-serving, may I suggest that Seduction Bordeaux-style blend from O’Brien Cellars, Napa Valley (our winery) may work wonders in this area? Each bottle is packaged in a sheer red bag and the bag label contains the first social warning “Enjoy in good company”.
By CTheGee
February 14, 2006 5:36 PM | Link to this
Recipe for home heating on VDay without the restaurant! A home-baked, heart-shaped pizza. A cool bottle of Sangiovese. Room set with candlelight and delivered roses. Dark chocolate and a taste of vintage port. Does wine help romance? You be the judge!
By cathy
February 14, 2006 1:26 PM | Link to this
Did wine bring me & my honeybunny together? YES, definitely - we met over a wine event and hooked up during another wine event! As for a ‘story of wine and romance’ without TMI, … mmm, I don’t think I should go there, at least not while my mind is impaired with the Vicodin I’m taking for my broken ankle. :-)