Yes, he is juggling the four bottles of 2009 Martian Ranch Viognier in mid-air with the power of his mind, but I think that could be a plus for the restaurant, boss. He’ll need a specially-made uniform for the extra arms and his back, uh, antenna, I think? I’m guessing here, but I’m willing to bet that’s an antenna and not something that will offend our female customers.
And besides, didn’t you say the special tonight was lobster and scallops? See? He chose the perfect wine to go with it! He’s a natural! An extra-natural, if you will! Just think about how our patrons will go home and tell their friends all about how the little grey sommelier at Frank’s schlorped up to their table and presented them with the orange flower petal and tropical fruit aromas combined with peachy flavors and a subtle spiciness on the palate of this smooth, seductive “anti-Chardonnay.”
Nah. I’m sure the fact that the wine is from a winemaker called “Martian” Ranch & Vineyard is just a coincidence. Reasonably sure, anyway. What I’m saying is that the chances that his people will overthrow humanity based on how he chooses wine is very slim. So what do you think, boss? I mean, I know he’s an alien, but someone had to give Superman his first job, too, you know what I’m saying?
2009 Martian Ranch Viognier 4-Pack
In your glass is the destination: Summer in Santa Ynez caught in a bottle. Smooth and seductive, the anti-Chardonnay. A luscious golden strawcolored wine, with orange flower petal and tropical fruit aromas atop flavors of peaches and fruit, with a light spiciness on the palate. A smooth, lovely finish and a thoroughly enjoyable wine. This is an extremely versatile wine. Lobster, or scallops with butter is the ultimate match, but it’s also perfect with grilled food, fried chicken, pizza, hot dogs, burgers, or anything smacking vaguely of what might be considered “Mediterranean Cuisine.” If it feels good, do it, since it’ll probably work.
MARTIAN is... an eclectic grower of grape varietals both esoteric and otherwise. Martian Ranch is a young, biodynamically-farmed vineyard on Alisos Canyon Road, Los Alamos where we take our farming much more seriously than we take ourselves. The results? Wine well worth drinking.
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