The Great Gatsby & Jacqueline Leonne Brut
Welcome to Page 59!
The idea for wine and book pairings came to me a short time ago when I noticed a wine stain on one of the pages of a favorite book, A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. My books are well-loved (along with wine stains one might find cracked spines or dog ears I’m sorry), so rather than this discovery inspiring angst, it inspired an idea: what is the perfect wine to go with each book? Surely there must be a single taste that pairs best with the words and visions of a novel? As I studied the wine stain, I remembered staying up late, Merlot in hand, to devour a dark and broody thriller. I thought of sitting on the beach with an easy romance in one hand and an easy Pinot Grigio in the other. As I pondered, more and more pairings came to mind. And so, from that small stain on page 59 came this new venture.
I could say it was impossible to decide which pairing to write about first, but it just wouldn’t be true- my heart was always settled on F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. My relationship to this book is similar to my relationship with wine... The first read/first glass was a little confusing and not very satisfying, but as I grew older I developed an appreciation for each that simply wasn't there at first. Twelve years ago, [insert "The Great Gatsby” or "a glass of nice wine"] would have been something I forced down without any regard for complexity or history, but now I find myself living at a pace better suited to these simpler joys. With much excitement, I present the first pairing from Page 59:
The Pairing
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald & Jacqueline Leonne Brut
Whether you imagine it's served by roving butlers at one of Gatsby's parties, drunk from the bottle on the beach on one of the few precious days with Daisy, or sipped in a city speakeasy with a 20's jazz band on stage, this Brut will bring you into the world of Jay Gatsby and his aching heart. The sweet, fruity taste is accompanied by hints of flowers and honey (scents that might drift into the windows of Nick's garden house). While a flat wine might still be delicious with this story, the light heady feeling you get from a sparkling wine wins out as the perfect fit overall.
This American Brut should not be confused with a true champagne (it has to be made in Champagne, France, in order to be called such). It looks like champagne, feels like champagne, and tastes like champagne, but deep down it's just an impersonation... hence why this particular bottle is much like our Gatsby.
So grab yourself a bottle of JL Brut, crack open a little Fitzgerald, and enjoy the experience of your first wine and book pairing!
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For a continued immersion into the world of our beloved Gatsby, try:
A Daisy scented candle (found on Etsy) in honor of our leading lady, or a bottle of Aberfeldy whisky, which Tom may have grabbed for the fateful trip to the Plaza Hotel.
What did you think of this week's pairing? Feedback welcome!
The idea for wine and book pairings came to me a short time ago when I noticed a wine stain on one of the pages of a favorite book, A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. My books are well-loved (along with wine stains one might find cracked spines or dog ears I’m sorry), so rather than this discovery inspiring angst, it inspired an idea: what is the perfect wine to go with each book? Surely there must be a single taste that pairs best with the words and visions of a novel? As I studied the wine stain, I remembered staying up late, Merlot in hand, to devour a dark and broody thriller. I thought of sitting on the beach with an easy romance in one hand and an easy Pinot Grigio in the other. As I pondered, more and more pairings came to mind. And so, from that small stain on page 59 came this new venture.
I could say it was impossible to decide which pairing to write about first, but it just wouldn’t be true- my heart was always settled on F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. My relationship to this book is similar to my relationship with wine... The first read/first glass was a little confusing and not very satisfying, but as I grew older I developed an appreciation for each that simply wasn't there at first. Twelve years ago, [insert "The Great Gatsby” or "a glass of nice wine"] would have been something I forced down without any regard for complexity or history, but now I find myself living at a pace better suited to these simpler joys. With much excitement, I present the first pairing from Page 59:
The Pairing
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald & Jacqueline Leonne Brut
Whether you imagine it's served by roving butlers at one of Gatsby's parties, drunk from the bottle on the beach on one of the few precious days with Daisy, or sipped in a city speakeasy with a 20's jazz band on stage, this Brut will bring you into the world of Jay Gatsby and his aching heart. The sweet, fruity taste is accompanied by hints of flowers and honey (scents that might drift into the windows of Nick's garden house). While a flat wine might still be delicious with this story, the light heady feeling you get from a sparkling wine wins out as the perfect fit overall.
This American Brut should not be confused with a true champagne (it has to be made in Champagne, France, in order to be called such). It looks like champagne, feels like champagne, and tastes like champagne, but deep down it's just an impersonation... hence why this particular bottle is much like our Gatsby.
"Every one suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known." *sip* |
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Page 60
For a continued immersion into the world of our beloved Gatsby, try:
A Daisy scented candle (found on Etsy) in honor of our leading lady, or a bottle of Aberfeldy whisky, which Tom may have grabbed for the fateful trip to the Plaza Hotel.
What did you think of this week's pairing? Feedback welcome!
Thanks for this recommendation! The post inspired me to read Great Gatsby again... Hadn't read it since grade school! And I've never had sparkling wine so thank you for the inspiration to try something new!
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