"Life without wine is a drag"
is the slogan at the very unique Clautiere Winery in Paso Robles, CA.
Completely unassuming from the outside - inside you're transported into a hybrid world comprising a dash of Priscilla, a touch of Alice in Wonderland, and a pinch of Beetlejuice.
The milisecond that you enter the lavendar-ensconced tasting room you're immediately compelled to find that perfect wig to express your personality. Why? Cuz everyone else is. It's peer-pressure at it's best.
There are 2 big piles of wigs to sort through - and you're sure to find just the right one. Once we all had our wigs on, well, the laughter ensued and we really could care less about the wine. I mean - please - 10 gay men and 2 lesbians playing dress-up? Come on.
Finally - a winery with a sense of humor. It was the most refreshing and enjoyable wine-tasting experience EVER. I think this could/would do well in Sonoma and/or Napa... if it doesn't already exist.
Lesson learned: Life's too short and serious - add humor anywhere and everywhere you can.
1 comment:
Love the story, hate the hygienic implications. But, of course, if you're drunk enough on wine, you probably don't care that 3000 other alcoholics have worn your wig. Might as well start buying shoes, socks and underwear from the homeless guys on 16th and Mission.
Ok, maybe that was a step too far. :)
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