Trois Vin Vignettes: #3 Pop. Pop. Pop.
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Pop. Pop. Pop.
Starring: Bouvet Rosé Brut Vin Mousseaux (bubbly), NV ($15)
The scene: A ski lodge tucked away in the woods, the sun is
setting after a long day of skiing
Erin: Oh lord! Why did we take that last run? My
legs are completely shot.
Steph: We didn’t wipe out. You should be proud.
Erin: Yes - proud and pooped. I don’t think I’ll be able to keep my eyes
open past 8:30.
Steph: You just need to relax. I drew a bath for you. Why don’t you hop in the tub and soak.
Erin: (enters the bathroom) When did you draw a
bath? And what about the bubbles? Where did they come from?
Steph: (playfully) You always take an hour getting
your ski boots off. I did it while you
were wrestling with your left boot. Come
on; get in.
Erin: (in the tub and covered in bubbles) I always
like putting my ear next to the bubbles so I can hear them pop. Steph? Steph,
where did you go?
Steph: I’m just building a fire. Be with you in a second.
Erin: Where did you get all this energy? I don’t think I could even walk right now.
Steph: (turns off
lights; followed by a loud popping sound) Want a sip?
Erin: (takes glass) You are amazing. I love you. (sips wine) Ahhh; and I love this bubbly.
Steph: Scooch forward, I’m getting in.
(glasses clink)
Erin: Happy Valentine’s day Steph.
Steph: (leans
close to Erin’s
ear and whispers) Cheers.
Fade to crackling fire
Three bottles of bubbles starting dry with shell fish entre to fuller more frothy to go with the main course then something lightly sweet for desert and later the night stand makes for a tasty slide into valentine delights. Oysters on the half then diver’s scallops on a bed of sauteed spinach blended with fresh goat cheese; roasted game hen on a bed of wild and long grain rice with morels; chocolate moose tort.
Oh, did I forget to list the bubbles that went with these delights? Ok–more later :)
p.s.: like that HOT TUB Idea, too!
Posted by: fortna | 14 February 2005 at 12:32 AM