What your fashion sense says about
your taste in wine
What you drink, judging
by the clothes you wear, is no longer a myth thanks to psychology geniuses
around the world. They believe the wine you choose, just like your fashion style
says a lot about who you are! Yes, the link between wine and fashion is
uncanny. Both are rich in colour, are often described using words like bold,
complex, dramatic, timeless or elegant, and are known to induce just the right
amount of chutzpah in the drinker and wearer so as not to appear too pompous.
While trends come
and go, fashion styles are here to stay, just like cultivars remain firmly
rooted in our wine heritage while the vintages vary year on year. According to
wine enthusiasts and fashionistas planning to attend and dress up for the
occasion at this year’s TOPS
at SPAR Wine Show, themed as Winederland
and taking place at Johannesburg’s Montecasino from 25th
– 27th May, it’ll be easy to tell if someone is a Cabernet Sauvignon
or Chardonnay drinker, if you know what you are looking for, here’s how:
Grunge
Guys and girls who
grunge are often considered mysterious because of their off-beat fashion
ensembles. A trend in grunge right now is the check pattern plaid shirts, usually
in red and black. Distressed denim jeans, leather, anything with a print of a
band on it or combat boots. This style portrays an edginess, strong-will, and courage,
often taking fashion risks and knowing how to dress up a grunge look to make it
appear sexy. A sultry pairing is a full-bodied Hermanuspietersfontein Shiraz blend
(Shiraz, Mourvedre, Grenache and Viognier). Spice, violets, black olive,
dark chocolate and purple fruit describe the aroma on this wine. Filled with surprise
aromas, much like that of those who love the grunge style, is what makes this
one of the sexiest wines on our shelves.
Avant-Garde
This is the style
that doesn’t shy away from over-the-top, in your face, outrageousness. Pairing
anything from satin and leather to chunky biker boots with an elegant velvet
dress in canary yellow. Especially now that velvet is this year’s big trend as
seen at New York Fashion Week, whatever dress, or pants and jacket ensemble you
select will scream out you’ve arrived! And no doubt without a glass of bubbly
in your hand like a dry Christine-Marie
Méthode Cap Classique from Niel Joubert. Described as having a refreshing
burst of mousse with yeast, apples and pears on the nose with some underlying
tropical tones. As all bubbly drinkers do, they crave being the centre of
attention, love extravagance and revel in luxury making this their perfect
drink.
Power Dressing
Women and men who
want to let the world know they mean business are those who power dress. It’s usually
a style they wear at work and follow through with at home and over the weekend.
While it exudes a tremendous amount of confidence it’s also modesty, elegance,
and sophistication that makes this style the perfect match for a fresh and
fruity Delheim Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc
2015. An elegant and refined example of Chenin Blanc with aromas of honey,
straw and lemon blossom. The grape itself is known for its versatility making
it the perfect grape to use as a base for a blend, playing well with others
while adding its own identity and terroir, much like the power dresser. Trends
to look out for to spot a Chenin Blanc drinker are white button-down blouses,
trench coats, collared shirts and office blazers. The style is clean, formal
and uncluttered, much like this cultivar.
Vintage fashion lovers
usually are quick to go with whichever trend is currently in fashion as long as
it’s from a different era. 1980’s fashion
trends are back and making an impact on catwalks everywhere. While some
ensembles can be both poetic and equally obnoxious at the same time, vintage
fashion in general is like wine, in that it gets better with time. Anyone
wearing shiny metallic, neon colours, puffy sleeves and yes, the ‘oh so sexy’
(not) shoulder pads are more than likely sentimental and have a high
appreciation of quality. A rich, red
blend from a wine farm older than 200 years is as vintage as they come.
These fashionistas will more than likely enjoy the dark plums with savoury
spice and meaty notes of the 1682, Blaauwklippen
Wine Estate’s fabulous Cabriolet 2014.
Athleisure
Activewear is no
longer just for the gym. Thanks to big name celebrities, puffer jackets and
trainers can be worn from the gym, out to lunch with the girls or to the block
social. The secret is you don’t even need to be exercising to wear this style. What’s
important to note is that athleisure wearer’s love to lunch and especially in
their activewear and what’s the best lunch time drink? Chardonnay. It’s the most
sophisticated and complexed of all the white wines. Chardonnay drinkers are known to wear their hearts on their sleeve
and even though they pretend not to like Taylor Swift, they secretly love her
and listen to her music while driving or cooking, probably with a Fat Bastard Chardonnay in hand. It’s rich, golden
yellow colour with complex aromas of vanilla and honeysuckle layered with
subtle nuances of oak make this the ultimate drink for the athleisure lady who
lunches.
While the fashion
trends for 2017 are ultra-glam and certainly daring, every guy and girl needs a
place to show off their style. At the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show in Johannesburg at
Montecasino from 25th – 27th May 2017 you’ll get the chance to not only dress
up for the occasion but to taste your favourite wines too. For more information
go to www.wineshow.co.za
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