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 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,...

I have to confess that I really struggled to decide on which wine to pair with Pride and Prejudice , which has been one of my favorite books since I first read it over a decade ago. I thought about pairing based on geography, like with Angels and Demons , but England does not produce many wines, being outside of the ideal climate for grape-growing. I checked out a few D'Arcy wines, but while Mr. Darcy is many things, a juicy berry is not one of them. I then thought about pairing based on time period, but finding a vineyard that was producing wines in 1813 and is still producing affordable wine today was kindly explained to me as "not a thing."  I knew I couldn't just randomly select something for this classic, I needed a bottle of wine that could stand with the boldness of its heroine and the goodness of its hero.  Fortune gifted me with two friends, who in turn gifted me with bottle of wine.  The Pairing Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and Adorada...

After showcasing a sparkling wine and two reds , I figured it was time to bring in the first white wine of PageFiftyNine! The moment I saw this Pinot Grigio, I thought of Cloud Atlas , and when I tasted it I knew it would be perfect. The Pairing Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell and Prophecy Pinot Grigio You may have seen the movie based on Cloud Atlas , which was a great adaptation. But, like most movie adaptations, it leaves out SO much, including the basic structure of the novel (story within a story within a story within a story within a story... within a story). It's a long, sturdy book, but it's worth the time and effort to read.* This Prophecy Pinot Grigio is described as "Light citrus, tropical fruits, and mineral flavors." Before becoming a more avid wine drinker, I would read things like 'mineral flavors' and basically just ignore it. But it's important to take note of- for example, this Pinot Grigio comes with what I'll describe...