“Are you looking for that perfect Malbec to pair with Donald Trump’s xenophobic and misogynistic rally speeches?” Who isn’t?! “Perhaps a complex Cabernet over which to discuss Bernie’s case for democratic socialism?” Of course! “Maybe a simple Riesling to balance the rage you feel while watching the news…” Yes, please!
The Nation, America’s foremost journal of the left, was back in my inbox this week. And for those of you who can’t quite afford their upcoming trip to Cuba but still want to be a part of the worldwide Marxist revolution, well, the Nation Wine Club might just be right for you:
Now if you think a $150 a month mail-order wine delivery service seems antithetical to the cause of worldwide socialist revolution, well, you haven’t met enough socialists. Besides, this isn’t just the Beaujolais of the masses:
Cesar Chavez would be proud. As a confirmed teetotaler, I couldn’t partake in this deal myself, but felt an obligation to share it with the world (from each according to his abilities, and all that.) Enjoy it in health, and remember: Power to the Pinot!
