{Advertising copy for Forrest Gump Pinot Gris
“Rather than opting for a box of chocolates while enjoying this iconic film, sip this refreshing Pinot Gris.”)
TCM WINE CLUB
Poco, pianissimo and more
Buy them at your liquor store
Rubato comes in ruby red
Perhaps a split of sec instead
Allegro’s moving well this season
Could con moto be the reason?’
Down the aisle and in your size
Subito's a nice surprise
Mahler says have Adagietto
With any wine from Orvieto
“Adagio” of Barber fame
Can sell a case just on its name
Espressivo, like it black?
Caffeinated heart attack?
Or the spur to feeling randy
Amoroso! Have some brandy
Più tarde Has a lovely blush
But give it time. Don’t try to rush.
Cabaletta’s now on sale
Hurry up or pay retail
If your searching for con fuoco
It’s on the shelf beside giocoso
Ma non troppo’s in the middle
You can have some, just a little
Lontano’s way, way in the back
It’s coming now, it’s hard to track
L’istesso tempo, no, not more!
I just had some. What a bore
Senza pausa’s in the flow
Cash and carry, out you go
Fermata’s gonna make you wait
The shipment won’t be here til late
Pesante needs a sturdy glass
Leggiero’s for the sIpping class
Lacrimosa’s all sold out
A crying shame but not to pout
Music is a potent fluid
Just make sure don’t overdo it
Excedrin kills the pain da capo
A toast to molto moderato!
BERNARD HOLLAND