Reflections of Viognier

Greetings and salutations. I am Viognier, a leading Boxed Wine consultant, reviewer, and President of the Boxed Wine Association of North America, including certain parts of Chile. I welcome your feedback about my reflections in Boxed Wines, and and certain other concerns, toward which I shall direct my reflections, if you will.

Friday, June 16, 2006

Yes, I am back Merlot

Viognier

 

Matthew O'Buck

www.trapezenetworks.com

Phone - 203-915-3969

Fax - 503-210-1631

mobuck@trapezenetworks.com

 

 

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Viognier Finds Deviled Ham in a Fruity Naugatuck Blend

Frog Pond 2001 Naugatuck Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, brandied cherries in the nose with concentrated black fruit flavor and huge rich velvety tannin, this pick is first rate with Mac and Cheese, Underwood Deviled Ham, and Egg in the Hole. 

 

 

Viognier

 

Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Viognier with Board Approvals Accepts 4th African Proffer


Dear Comrade Merlot,

This is apparently the opportunity of a lifetime Merlot. Viognier can clearly sense the sincerity of the below proffer. Eunice has obviously picked her recipients quite well. Please make Eunice aware that the Board of Directors will allow her to distribute the THREE Million US Dollars ($3.000.000.00) to my PO Box in the form of a Cashiers Check drawn from the Bank of Dubai. The Board of Directors has also authorized and designated the use of the remaining 80% be invested in our most prosperous boxed wine empire.

Kind Regards,


Viognier


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From: Kumallo Maggi [mailto:mkumallo@ifrance.com] Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2005 10:18 AMTo: mkumallo@ifrance.comSubject: From Mrs. Eunice Kumallo


Private and ConfidentialFrom Mrs. Eunice KumalloAbidjan - Côte d'Ivoire

My dear,

It is my pleasure to contact you for a business venture which I and mySon,intend to establish in your country.Though I have not met with youbefore but I believe, one has to risk confiding in someone to succeedsometimes in life.There is this amount of FIFTEEN Million US Dollars($15.000.000.00) which my late Husband deposited with a securitycompany in Abidjan Capital city of Cote d'Ivoire which he wanted toused for his political ambition in our Country before he wasassassinated.

Now I and my son have decided to invest these money in your country oranywhere safe enough outside Africa for security and political reasons.We want you to help us claim and receive the consignment which will besent to you through diplomatic means to your address to avoid anytraces of the funds and to enable you plan for the investment in yourCountry:
I will like to invest part of the money into these three investment inyour Country but, if there is any other business that is better than mysuggestion, I will be very glad to follow your advice.

1). Real estate 2). The transport industry 3). Five star hotel

If you can be of an assistance to us we will be pleased to offer to you20% Of the total fund while the balance will be invested by you.I await your soonest response.

Respectfully yours,

Mrs. Eunice Kumallo

Friday, October 14, 2005

Wine Review, and Plan to Expand Box Wine's Reach

Merlot, why are so evasive?  I sense and fear that you may be partaking in too much wine, if that is possible, if you will.  Perhaps you are helping your neighbors bail out their respective house boats at the 79th Street Boat Basin?  Nevertheless, I think that you should be paying closer attention to the monies available from our African neighbors.  Today, I submit a proposal that we make a move to take over, in hostile fashion, The Winebow Corporation located conveniently off the Garden State Parkway in Montvale, New Jersey.  From there we can implement existing plans and create new plans for conquering the North American Wine industry and of course those parts of Chile that remain ripe for the taking.  Please see a recent review I did last night at my retreat in Norwich, Connecticut that overlooks the most majestic Thames River.  At grand total of 289 guests were in attendance. 

 

Viognier

 Viognier

 

Eveis Nagehom Winery 1955 (Date is not a misprint) Uncasville Zinfandel — Connecticut
“Blackberry, plum and cocoa are only a few of the complex aromas and flavors that stand out in this brilliant wine. And it will only get better over the next few decades. If direct-shipping is legal in your state, contact the winery because that’s the only place this wine is available. We can also transfer to box from bottle for those that understand the advantages of boxed wine.  A great match for a big, juicy batch of barbecue ribs.”

 

Voignier Reflects on Wine and Social Relations...

Dearest Merlot,

 While at my retreat overlooking the majestic Thames River in scenic Norwich, Connecticut I realized that I can’t stay away from the wonderful world of wine for more than 5 consecutive days.  As I am now officially “back in the saddle”, if you will, I would like recite to you a little ditty that I thought of earlier today.  Also, I propose that we allow the good willed Africans the opportunity to invest in our wine ventures.  It is obvious that they have heard about us and are quite anxious to invest their unclaimed monies in our most perfect endeavors.   

 “When men drink, then they are rich and successful and win lawsuits and are happy and help their friends.
Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever.”

 

 

 

Viognier

 

 

Thursday, October 06, 2005

Voignier Reflects on the History of Low Brow Libations in America

Once again Merlot, I am responding with enormously useful information.
Viognier has without a doubt, done it again. Please let us not forget
the people that live within the confines of the lower income tax
brackets. They too deserve to enjoy better wines at reasonable prices.
Until recently many of the aforementioned population has had to settle
for �Jug Wine� (Definition below). If is clear that from this
definition, bottles are far overrated. Now with our most fitting
strategy, many of these people will be able to partake in boxed wine
varietals. This gladdens me greatly, if you will. Good bye for now, I
must go.

Good day,

Viognier

Jug wine is an American term for inexpensive table wine typically
bottled in a glass jug. Wine aficionados regard it as less than
palatable. Jug wines are usually drank as table wine or simply for
intoxication. Jug wines varietals in the US take their names from
French appellations--Chablis for white jug wines, Burgundy for red.
There is also Blush, sometimes called Rose. Common brands include
Gallo, Carlo Rossi, and Boone's Farm.

Wednesday, October 05, 2005

Wherein Voignier Reflects on Cabernet Sauvingnon, Sans Bottle!

The latest review is below. Viognier has developed a new harmony for his fresh looks on new boxed wines. Also, find in the upcoming paragraph a response to Merlot’s email from 5:08PM on 10/4/2005.


Point taken! If not for the courage of pioneers such as Viognier and Merlot the below mentioned scourge would forge ahead time and again. Your suggestion without fail leans towards efficacy when scrutinizing some of the finer drinking establishments like Rudy’s or Jameson’s of Central Park South and the 79th Street Boat Basin areas, respectively. The overall atmosphere within these establishments exudes happiness and well being. When wine is part of the human equation all appears to be well, if you will. Keeping the above in mind, it is clear that the efficiency and effectiveness of boxed wine will ultimately win out in the long run over its brethren, the bottle. Viognier respectfully asks that all cork soakers learn a new trade most unhesitatingly. Perhaps wine boxing would be good craft for cork soakers to bring off for the morrow, if you will. As always, it has been a pleasure to confer with you Merlot. Our combined cerebration is badly needed as you look at the current human condition. Our inherent rectitude will ameliorate the stoutheartedness of thousands across this great county and parts of Chile along with the rest of North America, if you will.

Fondly,

Viognier

Viognier

Shipyard Vineyard 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon — New London, Connecticut – Boxed Varietal


The nose is captivated with a complexity of rich dark berries, black pepper and hints of toasted oak. Opulent flavors of jammy, black cherries, black pepper and spicy oak. Exceptionally well-balanced and begs for additional aging. Decant, aerate and serve with a filet mignon marinated in olive oil, stuffed with peppercorns, garlic and a little Dijon mustard.

Below is a perfectly poured glass of this succulent Cabernet Sauvignon, AKA – God’s Nectar and it is described above. Viognier is proud to say that this wine was drawn from a box.

81 were in attendance at my latest tasting. The tasting was held at beautiful waterside resort on the coast of Stratford, Connecticut. The catering at Viognier’s tasting was impeccable. All 81 guests were overly impressed by Viognier’s knowledge, class, wit and commitment to wine, wine tasting, boxing of wine, and catering. Entertainment was provided by Merlot’s personal cellist. Thank you Merlot for loaning out Ruppricht. He performed an astonishing exploit of string canticles for all 81 in attendance.


Until next time! Enjoy boxed wine daily and visit us at BWANA anytime. Viognier bids you a fond adieu.

Sunday, October 02, 2005

Viognier Reflects on Latest Submission

Merlot,

 

Please, see Viognier’s review below.  Viognier has completed yet another egregious tasting tonight.  Viognier noted that 33 attended the tasting and all were equally impressed with his utter brilliance.  Central Park South is a better place since Viognier’s arrival.  Boxed wine will thrive and Central Park South will be the epicenter of the forthcoming boxed wine explosion.  As Viognier looks out upon Central Park and the 79th Street Boat Basin he realizes one thing, Merlot and Viognier are the only two men on earth that can put boxed wine on the top shelf of every restaurant and bar in North America and parts of Chile.  I must go now, but I will return later for further transference of boxed wine facts and perhaps, if you good people are lucky, another commentary around tasting.   Good evening.

 

Boxed Wine Tasting at Viognier’s Penthouse (Central Park South) on 10/2/2005 @ 5:00PM – 33 in attendance:

2004-2005 - Lake Superior Region, Illinois

 

German Gewurztaminer

 

Deutscheland Ludwig IV Vineyards

 

“100% California grapes developed in Illinois. With 1% residual sugar and the spicy floral essence of the grape, this wine leaves a “tingle” in the aftertaste. A lovely sensation especially with a pork and sauerkraut plate of choucroute.”

 

 

Viognier

 

Please find below, my latest review of a fine boxed Merlot. The tasting was performed last evening at my penthouse overlooking central park. Since I have moved to Central Park South from Napa Valley, I have found the essentiality for joining you Merlot. As you know, we are two of the foremost gourmands in the world, enabling us to expand the BWANA from its incipience to its revolutionizing the wine industry. North America and the world are crying out loud for us to make certain that wine packaging is transformed. For we are certainly the only two men among all living men that can achieve this feat. The time has certainly come Merlot. I will discuss with you tomorrow our plans to implement the first “Boxed Wine of the Month Club”. Later in the week, we should meet to further discuss the advantages of boxed wine for use in end cap displays in Wine and Liquor Superstores. Lastly, we should meet as early as this morning to amass our upcoming “Boxed Wine” tasting galas. Isn’t it great being a bon vivant. We unquestionably do it best.

Boxed Wine Tasting at Viognier’s Penthouse (Central Park South) on 10/1/2005 @ 11PM:

2005 Finger Lakes Valley, Upstate New York

Merlot

Dog Lick Vineyards

“Deep, dark color followed by intriguing aromas of luscious dark fruit, chocolate and coffee. Full-flavored fruit that engulfs the palate and lingers on to the enjoyment of the consumer. Lovely with steak au poivre and a Cognac cream sauce.”

Viognier