Fifty Shades of Grey & The Naked Grape Cabernet Sauvignon
I just can't help myself.
I have a problem with being left out of the conversation. This complex often drives me to read books just so that I can keep up with any cultural references. This was the case with Fifty Shades of Grey. This was... ahem... also the case with Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed.
These books are, you know, books. Which is great because this boxed wine is wine.
The Pairing
The Fifty Shades Trilogy by E.L. James and a box of The Naked Grape Cabernet Sauvignon
Just like the Twilight saga, you will roll your eyes consistently throughout these books. If you want to be drawn in enough to finish, you will need a large amount of wine to harden your resolve. Luckily, a box of The Naked Grape holds 3 liters of wine, aka a cool 4 bottles.
I'm actually a fan of boxed wine. They have come a long way since the days of Franzia; many wines that come in a bottle are now also offered in a bag. This simple difference comes with a discount, and a discount means you can buy more wine. When you drink as much of the stuff as I do (it's for my health!) then wine in a box becomes a necessary arrangement. The Naked Grape is not my favorite in the boxed world, but with a name like that there's no escaping the Fifty Shades pairing. In the end, I find this Cabernet Sauvignon to be perfectly acceptable; it will go down much more easily than the reality that you will never suddenly and inexplicably attract a stunningly beautiful, single, troubled billionaire.
This pairing is the ultimate in guilty pleasures. Don't over-think it, just over-enjoy it.
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You really must read these books and drink this wine while wearing leather handcuffs. To be safe, only put them on after you've lit this candle that literally has fifty shades of grey.
I have a problem with being left out of the conversation. This complex often drives me to read books just so that I can keep up with any cultural references. This was the case with Fifty Shades of Grey. This was... ahem... also the case with Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed.
These books are, you know, books. Which is great because this boxed wine is wine.
The Pairing
The Fifty Shades Trilogy by E.L. James and a box of The Naked Grape Cabernet Sauvignon
Just like the Twilight saga, you will roll your eyes consistently throughout these books. If you want to be drawn in enough to finish, you will need a large amount of wine to harden your resolve. Luckily, a box of The Naked Grape holds 3 liters of wine, aka a cool 4 bottles.
I'm actually a fan of boxed wine. They have come a long way since the days of Franzia; many wines that come in a bottle are now also offered in a bag. This simple difference comes with a discount, and a discount means you can buy more wine. When you drink as much of the stuff as I do (it's for my health!) then wine in a box becomes a necessary arrangement. The Naked Grape is not my favorite in the boxed world, but with a name like that there's no escaping the Fifty Shades pairing. In the end, I find this Cabernet Sauvignon to be perfectly acceptable; it will go down much more easily than the reality that you will never suddenly and inexplicably attract a stunningly beautiful, single, troubled billionaire.
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| As a bonus, your wine comes out frothy, which we will call "aerated." But the nozzle drips, so watch your pages! |
This pairing is the ultimate in guilty pleasures. Don't over-think it, just over-enjoy it.
Page 60
You really must read these books and drink this wine while wearing leather handcuffs. To be safe, only put them on after you've lit this candle that literally has fifty shades of grey.
If you have any wine leftover after this trilogy (doubtful), check out "Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as told by Christian." All the good stuff, none of Ana's internal monologue ;)
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