10 August 2005

naked icons and a peppery finish

i have never twisted the throttle on a vincent motorcycle or heard the rumbling of its engine, but i know the sound is pure wicked mechanical exhilaration. i do know the sound of a cork being released from a good santa rita hills pinot. Sea Smoke for one. hand-sorted and de-stemmed; no crushing. you likely won't taste that extra human effort, but this is why pinot is popular, not sideways. they have a great label too, which pretty much sells it.

here's the insignia for the vincent. looks like winged victory or nike and he's strangely clasping a caduses. probably because you had better have your physician on speed-dial before you attempt any speed over 35mph. who says you can't tell a book by its cover? i would buy any product associated with these two logos. vincent foot creme? sold. sea smoke dish soap? i'll take three.