MASUMI/
POET
This is a Merlot, Chateaux Damase, from Bordeaux. I' be drinking until the flavors start
shining under the moonlit night. It's as deep as the honey hiding within the flower.
Although young, it has good balance and it's like biting the finger of a very young girl.
Food or drink? I'll eat, then give up. Then drink, and give up... and on and on.
ESUMI HIROKO/
CULINARY EXPERT
This wine is a Pinot Noir. It's very light. I'm going to drink until I feel great! I love
wine, but I love food more!
GALAXY G.O./
OWNER, ENJOY!HOUSE
I'm drinking Cabernet Sauvignon. It's woooowaaaaaaaaaaa! I'll be drinking it till I'm
full. Food or wine? I'd never give up either.
A vine time
Photos by Brad Bennett
It might be pricey but there's no point whining about it. Vino is in vogue and Tokyoites
are gulping glasses like there's no tomorrow - at least not without a headache. How much
are you drinking? And how much do you know about that sophisticated blend of the fruits of
the vine that you're chugging? Describe the flavor for us. And if it comes to the crunch,
food or wine, which is it going to be?
SAMNU/
CHEF
I'm drinking Carlo Rossi. It's sweet but kind of acidic - a little lemony. I'll have about
three or four glasses tonight. I love wine but I could never give up food.
MIKI/
PART-TIME WORKER
I'm drinking Izutsu wine and I'm going to drink till I'm drunk - it's easy to drink,
that's my description. I could never give up food, so I'd have to say wine.
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