By Maggie
Date: 21 November 2000

Wine

                         Wine (a metaphor for “woman”)

                   bold, aggressive, bitter, blunt, bright
                  brilliant, complex, earthy, graceful, dry
                 sweet, intense, volatile, mature, luscious
                  aromatic, supple, subtle, lively, elegant
                   cloying, delicate, harsh, nutty, fruity
                     bold, lingering, hot, hearty, sweet
                       semi-sweet, dry, spicy, potent
                         closed, balanced, velvety
                             unbalanced, heady
                               simple, tart
                                    but
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                                     s
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                                     t
                                     h
                                 uncorking  
                   a few bottles to find the right one