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品評黑葡萄酒
摘自77屆奧斯卡熱門影片《杯酒人生》(Sideways)中Maya與Miles的一段對話。—— Miles熱衷品酒，在這里他評論Pinot Noir的幾句感悟準確、精到，堪稱藝術英語的典范。影片英文原名“Sideways”，也暗指以酒為喻、別開他途的人生理解。
Maya: Why are you so into Pinot Noir? I mean, it's like a thing with you.
Miles: I don't know, um, it's a hard grape to grow, as you know, right? It's thin-skinned, temperamental, ripens early, you know. It's not a survivor like Cabernet, which can just grow anywhere and thrive even when it's neglected. No, Pinot Noir needs constant care and attention. In fact, it can grow only in these really specific tucked-away corners of the world. And only the most patient and nurturing of growers can do it, really. Only somebody who really takes the time to understand Pinot Noir's potential can then coax it into its full expression. And then, I mean, oh, its flavors. They're just the most haunting and brilliant and thrilling and subtle and ancient on the planet. No, I mean you know, cabernets can be powerful and exalting too, but they seem prosaic to me, by comparison. What about you?
