Hyperbole and a Half & Bertoli White Blend



I have read Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh over and over again, and every time I laugh out loud. This collection of graphic-style short stories is not only funny, but relatable and heartwarming and introspective. But mostly funny. 

I always read it when I need a pick-me-up, so I went for a wine that does the same. 

The Pairing

Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh and Bertoli White Blend (Vino Bianco) 

Looking at them together, I will admit that they are not the most aesthetically pleasing pair. Bertoli is going for the stately look, and Allie Brosh's book has a couple of sketchpad goobers on the front. But I promise that this sweet and bright wine will perfectly accompany you as you giggle your way through Brosh's tales. 

Bertoli's white blend is all sweet and no "mineral." Whenever I drink it, I imagine it as grown-up fruit juice (this assessment should serve as more evidence that I, in fact, have no real knowledge of oenology). It's light on the outside, but has many layers if you sit with it, which is why it pairs so well with Brosh's stories. No matter what you're looking for, you can find it.

The wine has a wonderfully refreshing finish, so it's a perfect grab as we enter spring. With the weather warming, you will want this easy combo. The book usually only takes two hours or so to read, so it leaves plenty of time to start working on all those things you said you would do this winter.

Take some time to enjoy these two simple pleasures and I promise you will emerge a little more at ease, and a lot more tipsy. Not a bad combo, in my opinion.

Enjoy!

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One of my favorite stories from Hyperbole and a Half is about Allie Brosh's obsession with birthday cake. To feel closer to her tale, light this birthday cake scented candle from Amazon. You can also test your own dog's intelligence (or another human, I suppose) with the dog intelligence test mentioned in another story.