Jurassic Park & Predator Zinfandel
Did you know Zinfandel is also known as Primitivo? Guess what else is primitivo...
Dinosaurs.
The Pairing
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and Predator Old Vine Zinfandel
Some pairings are meant to be light and easy, but not this week's- instead, it packs a punch. Or a bite.
If you have not read the book that started the Jurassic Park universe, then stop reading this blog and get to it. Michael Crichton is one of my favorite authors of all time because of his ability to combine science and imagination and great writing, and Jurassic Park is Exhibit A. (It still blows my mind that this story of DNA manipulation, chaos theory, and computer hacking was written in 1990.) I can vividly remember reading this book for the first time- I was in 6th grade and, even though I didn't understand everything I was reading, I could not put it down. Actually, I got in trouble in class a few times for literally refusing to stop reading. But who has time for social studies when the PERIMETER FENCES just shut off which means the DINOSAURS can get out and the two jeeps are STUCK in the middle of the TYRANNOSAUR PADDOCK, am I right?
As if that weren't intense enough, now we add it this spicy Zinfandel to the mix. It's called Predator in honor of the ladybugs that feed on destructive aphids, thereby naturally protecting the vines that give us our yummy, yummy wine grapes (hence the logo). And while a ladybug isn't exactly equatable with a velociraptor, the idea remains: life finds a way.
This Zin is very smoky. It's a great left turn from your typical red wine, perfect for a very atypical novel. Also, our Zinfandel was made from Old Vines; these in particular have been around for over 50 years. The history and longevity of the grapes in this wine complement the discussion of dinosaurs and, even more ancient, "CD-ROMs."
Look, the movie is amazing and if you want to enjoy a Saturday night by drinking a bottle of Predator Zinfandel and watching Laura Dern and Sam Neill cheat death, then have at it. But if you want to enjoy an entire weekend instead, get the book and (a case of) the wine and go on the full adventure. You won't regret it. (You're right, maybe you'll regret a full case but hey a hangover is way better than being eaten by dinosaurs.)
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Malcolm is the only one with any sense, so enhance his character by putting up this Jeff Goldblum calendar within sight as you read. Or, experience the birth of a T-Rex while you read with this hatching egg candle.
Dinosaurs.
The Pairing
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and Predator Old Vine Zinfandel
Some pairings are meant to be light and easy, but not this week's- instead, it packs a punch. Or a bite.
If you have not read the book that started the Jurassic Park universe, then stop reading this blog and get to it. Michael Crichton is one of my favorite authors of all time because of his ability to combine science and imagination and great writing, and Jurassic Park is Exhibit A. (It still blows my mind that this story of DNA manipulation, chaos theory, and computer hacking was written in 1990.) I can vividly remember reading this book for the first time- I was in 6th grade and, even though I didn't understand everything I was reading, I could not put it down. Actually, I got in trouble in class a few times for literally refusing to stop reading. But who has time for social studies when the PERIMETER FENCES just shut off which means the DINOSAURS can get out and the two jeeps are STUCK in the middle of the TYRANNOSAUR PADDOCK, am I right?
As if that weren't intense enough, now we add it this spicy Zinfandel to the mix. It's called Predator in honor of the ladybugs that feed on destructive aphids, thereby naturally protecting the vines that give us our yummy, yummy wine grapes (hence the logo). And while a ladybug isn't exactly equatable with a velociraptor, the idea remains: life finds a way.
This Zin is very smoky. It's a great left turn from your typical red wine, perfect for a very atypical novel. Also, our Zinfandel was made from Old Vines; these in particular have been around for over 50 years. The history and longevity of the grapes in this wine complement the discussion of dinosaurs and, even more ancient, "CD-ROMs."
Look, the movie is amazing and if you want to enjoy a Saturday night by drinking a bottle of Predator Zinfandel and watching Laura Dern and Sam Neill cheat death, then have at it. But if you want to enjoy an entire weekend instead, get the book and (a case of) the wine and go on the full adventure. You won't regret it. (You're right, maybe you'll regret a full case but hey a hangover is way better than being eaten by dinosaurs.)
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Page 60
Malcolm is the only one with any sense, so enhance his character by putting up this Jeff Goldblum calendar within sight as you read. Or, experience the birth of a T-Rex while you read with this hatching egg candle.
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