One of my 'hobbies', if you can call it that, is wine. About 10 years ago I stumbled (no pun intended) upon a Califonia red called 'Le Cigare Volant' put out by Bonny Doon Vinyards.
The story behind it is that back in the mid 50's, amidst a rash of flying saucer, or 'flying cigar', sightings the village council in one of the major wine producing regions were worried that one might land in the vinyard and damage the crop. So an ordinance was passed prohibiting any such landing, and craft and crew were to be hauled off to the pound should such an offence occur. So, after seeing the lable (below) I couldn't resist. Turns out, it' a very good wine - the 97's were outstanding. It was cheaper back then , $20.00 or so, but even now at around $26.00 it's quite good So if your looking for a special occasion wine, as well as a conversation piece, and enjoy a nice , dry red wine, give it a try.

Sean

Disclaimer: I have no connection whatsoever with Bonny Doon, flying cigars, aliens, etc.

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Heh, that's a cool label! I'm an amateur wine enthusiast myself. My sister lives in Santa Barbara so we always go hit the wineries in the Los Olivos area when I'm out there. (Where Sideways was filmed.) I like Fess Parker's wines and belong to their wine club. WI is one of the few states where it's legal to have wine shipped UPS to you.

Have you ever tried any of Fess's wine selection?

For those old timers out there, Fess Parker played Davy Crockett on TV.

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I believe it's legal here in OR too, though I've never had a any shipped to me.



4 or 5 years ago my old boss gave me a bottle, and it was very good. I'll have to check out their web site.



I think he played Daniel Boone in the TV series too, didn't he?.

No, I always get those two mixed up myself. When you go to www.fessparker.com, you'll see all the Davy Crockett stuff.

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Sean: Yes he did!

Scott: No, he didn't!

Sean: YES, he DID!

Scott: NO HE DIDN'T!!!!!

(Enter Robert Young, stage left)

RY: Heh, heh, heh,... Wait a minute kids, don't argue - He's BOTH:

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Ahhhhhhhh, ya got me!

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