Smoking Loon is bright, but doesn't have an acidic personality. Not to be mean, but this one isn't real complex. Hey, you weren't looking for anything serious anyway, right? Think of a reggae-loving, smiling, good time date. Fruit, flowers and oak: that's what your date reminds me of.

On top of all this, you don't need to worry about how much an evening with Smoking Loon will cost. Talk about a cheap date! You won't pay more than $10, and may pay as little as $8 if you go to the right place.

For a short-term relationship, Loon is perfect (meaning, this isn't one to hold on to for very long). If you're looking for marriage material (something you can stay with for a while), you may want to get the phone number of Joseph Phelp's viognier. Phelp's will cost you three times more (at least) than Smoking Loon, but quality relationships are always an investment.

Cheers,
TSW

Read the WoW Rant on viognier, originally sent to subscribers 6/9/01.

OK, I know how much you hate getting fixed up, but I've got the perfect date for you! Yeah, yeah, you aren't looking for anything serious. Trust me, this one is just fun! Besides, when have I steered you wrong before?

Your date's name is Smoking Loon. It sounds Native American, but the parents are Sonoma's own Sebastiani family, so go figure.

Loon's coloring is a bit pale (even for a whitey), but I've never been one to judge on appearances. I do think smell is important, though, and this one smells great - like a bouquet of spring flowers. There's also a clean, citrus and apple thing happening.