Can you really be seduced by a good wine?By Madelyn Miller, the TravelLadyWhen I was in college, many men thought the easiest way to induce "romance' was with wine. Any red wine was considered a step up from beer. Vintage and varietals were second to price in the buying decision. The men in my life have aged and improved and so have the wines. But I wonder if there is a different wine for on-going romance as opposed to seduction. Seduction sounds like a limited time activity to me. A get it while it is "hot" sales pitch. And what woman would be enticed by a wine not-so-subtlety-named Seduction? I think On-Going Romance would be a much better name for this wine. Or Happily-Ever-After. But just like beauty being in the eye of the beholder, true seduction is an individual experience. "Seduction is a wonderful wine for newlyweds to have waiting for them in their wedding suite at the end of their special day," said Barb O'Brien of O'Brien Estate Winery. "Wine is a lovely accompaniment to romantic moments. With elegant packaging, poetic thoughts, and a beautiful, handmade Napa Valley wine inside the bottle, Seduction makes those moments even more romantic." SEDUCTION – THE ULTIMATE ROMANTIC WINE FOR WEDDING NIGHTS & HONEYMOONS O'Brien says Seduction is also the ideal wine for honeymooners. "Seduction helps new couples celebrate their love in a way no other wine can, setting the mood with romantic messages on the bottle like 'Romance of the heart, passion of the soul – a voluptuous wine with sensual flavors and a velvet kiss – enjoy in good company."
Now in its third vintage, Seduction (a limited availability Napa Valley blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, SRP $36.00) has earned the affection of many sommeliers and wine critics from such prestigious publications as Wine Spectator and San Francisco Chronicle. "The palate is where Seduction really romances with its rich round entry, explosive ripe flavors, and a long warm finish," said O'Brien. Seduction comes encased in an elegant red and black gift box that features a romantic message written by O'Brien's husband: "Lovers are the winds of passion – fill your sails. Friends are the harbors of calm – anchor your soul. You are the waters of clarity – live your dreams." For an added touch of elegance, t he bottle comes draped in a stylish crimson organza bag. Actually, I would be seduced by any man who talked to me like that. But I guess Barb O'Brien's husband is already married. "Seduction celebrates that out of the millions of possible people you pass everyday on sidewalks and subways, you finally found the love of your life," said O'Brien. "It is truly the ultimate romantic wedding night and honeymoon wine and one that every bride and groom are sure to enjoy." The thing that bothers me about this wine's name is it sounds like when you finish the bottle, the seduction is done. I guess that is a marketing strategy to encourage you to buy it by the case. O'Brien Estate Winery (formerly O'Brien Family Vineyard) is a family-owned winery located in the Oak Knoll District of southern Napa Valley. Owned by Bart & Barb O'Brien, the property has a 33 acre vineyard and an 8,400 case winery facility and produces three wines, including an Estate Chardonnay, an Estate Merlot, and its signature wine, O'Brien Estate Seduction (a Bordeaux-style blend). As winery owners, the O'Briens focus on the romantic qualities of wine, offering private Romance Tours of O'Brien Estate Winery and a Wine Club for Lovers, which provides members access to wines not available at retail. O'Brien Estate Winery winemaker is David Yorgensen. For more information about O'Brien Estate Winery, visit www.obrienestate.com Books to Read while drinking SeductionTHE EVERYTHING GREAT SEX BOOK
By Suzie Heumann & Susan Campbell, PHD.
From sensuous to sizzling, the hottest tips, tricks and techniques for spicing up your sex life.
Adams Media
www.everything.com Nerve's Guide to SEX ETIQUETTE
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By Em and Lo
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By Pam Spurr
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By Stacy Clark, M.A. and Eve Adamson
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By Mary Lu Abbott
Hunter Travel Guide
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Edited by Michele Slung
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Edited by Robert Fleming
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Finding and Keeping Love in Later Life
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Gregory Godek
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www.sourcebooks.com SEXY FOOD to Serve with SeductionHOW TO MAKE LOVE AND DINNER AT THE SAME TIME
By Rebecca Field Jager
200 Slow Cooker recipes to Heat up the bedroom instead of the kitchen
Adams Media
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An aphrodisiac cookbook
By Martha Hopkins and Randall Lockridge
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www.sourcebooks.com THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR LOVE LIFE
An indispensable companionship to any self-respecting relationship
By Benrik
You will start laughing when you see the cover which advises: couples may purchase this book together and share the cost, or buy it for each other as a gift. Single people may not buy this book unless it is meant as a gift to a fully qualified couple." www.thisbookwillchangeyourlovelife.com NAUGHTY OR NICE
By Amy Scott and Boyd Geary
101 Sexy ways to Tempt your Lover
Published by Sourcebooks Casablanca
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Soar to Ecstacy at your Lover's every touch
Patricia Taylor, PHD
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Set your lover on fire with desire
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By Flic Everett
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By Sol Gordon, Phd
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www.adamsmedia.com Madelyn Miller is a wine, food and travel writer who is looking for the right person to drink Seduction with. Read her stories on www.travellady.com, www.carladynews.com , www.cocktailatlas.com , www.chocolateatlas.com and www.teaAtlas.com | 