We moved into our new place in a hurry last year and never really finished decorating. Our old place had molding all over the living room walls, making it difficult to hang anything, so although we had plenty of pieces for our hallways and smaller rooms, we didn’t have anything big enough for our new living room. I’d painted the old living room to make it bright and colorful, but I wasn’t about to make that sort of investment in the new place.
After staring at our blank walls for a few too many months, Amy put her foot down and said we had to do something. I proposed vintage wine posters, and we soon found what we were looking for at Art.com. We love the mid-20th century design, the vivid colors, the sexy and irreverent subjects, and, of course, we love wine. Here’s what we chose:
This devilish nymph is promoting wine from the southern Spanish town of Jerez, located on the historic frontier between Moorish and Christian lands (hence "de la Frontera"). The English loved the wine but apparently couldn’t quite pronounce "Jerez," so they called it "sherry." I’ve never been a real sherry fan, but I’m keeping an open mind.
This is for a discontinued aperitif originally made by Martini & Rossi. It sounds like it was similar to Campari or Fernet Branca, but that’s just a guess. We’re not sure if this is the moon or an orange (because it was orange-flavored?) Any info welcome.
These wicked succubi are in the service of portmaker Ramos Pinto. They’re even featured on the home page, under the heading "A Tale of Seduction." Yeah, that about sums it up. I’ve never had Ramos Pinto, but I’m looking forward to my first bottle.
An essential ingredient in my two favorite cocktails.
Grace Kelly and Champagne. Hard to go wrong here.
My favorite. Sadly, they appear to have gone out of business, and the only trace I can find of their existence is this poster. I just hope I find a bottle someday. "I’ll have what he’s having."
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