The Sexiest Man in the U.S. Wine Industry is . . .

Antonio Galloni!

This is according to someone who calls herself “Wine Barbie”. I actually have no idea who she is, but her list popped up on facebook because I’m fb friends with Antonio and a couple of others on her list. Here is her entire list of the 10 Sexiest Men (actually 11). (How could Brad Pitt be on here and not Todd F r e n c h?)

#1: Antonio Galloni. Handsome. Italian. Charming. Boyish. And just cocky enough to be intriguing. People say he has one of the best palates in the business…Sharing a #wine with him would be so dolce. http://vinousmedia.com/statics/about

#2: Michael Madrigale. Because who doesn’t like big, umm, bottles? Seriously, by-the-glass wines poured from magnums at Bar Boulud is like a dream date with Mr. Right. http://www.michaelmadrigale.com #3: Dieter Cronje. Presqu’ile’s winemaker is a Swept Away fantasy. And then there are his satiny pinot noirs and that accent… Presqu'ile Winemaker Dieter Cronje - YouTube

#4: Jean-Charles Boisset. I just can’t stop wanting to touch those velvet jackets… http://www.raymondvineyards.com/our_team.html

#5: Terry Theise. Any man who can make Germany and Austria sexy has all the right moves. Home - Skurnik Wines & Spirits

#6: A Tie between Eric Asimov and Jon Bonné. My two favorite #wine columnists remind me that the sexiest part of a man’s body is his brain. Times Topics - The New York Times San Francisco Chronicle - Bay Area news, sports, tech, food - San Francisco Chronicle

#7: Rajat Parr. Two words: Seductive #Burgundy (OK, sensual pinot noir everywhere). Plus that wicked smile… http://michaelmina.net/wine

#8: Brad Pitt. The guy who opens wine for Angelina…sigh. Who wouldn’t love a man whose first #wine venture is a French rosé? Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's rosé wine Miraval praised by Decanter magazine | Daily Mail Online

#9: Ian Cauble. Master Sommelier and star in the documentary SOMM. I’d love to have dinner with him and (alas) his girlfriend, Mercedes Lam. http://sommselect.com/

#10: David White. Political ghostwriter by day, #wine blogger by night, Yale University graduate with a palate that won’t quit. Need I say more? Terroirist: A Daily Wine Blog » Terroirist

Why are men always sexualized?

It doesn’t happen to me nearly enough.

Ken - You sound hurt you didn’t make the list.

If only we would stop looking so attractive to women, there would be no problem.

Ron Washam-the Hosemaster!

Not that I’ve thought about it much… but Carlo Mondavi and Karl Wente got robbed.

No John Holdredge??? But he’s an A+++++++++++++++++++++ guy.

Parker is going to be pissed he didn’t make the list.

So is Pobega

Wot? Nobody from Berserkers???!!! wtf? She obviously hasn’t seen the dapper images here of all the classical men like Flemming and others.

Ever get a look at Paul Hobbs? Now there’s a good-looking man.

Todd Hamina is a former underwear model.

ahem

Define sexy. Definitely encompasses more than good looks. Wine Barbie may have other ideas, but to me it is a combination of easy on the eye, intelligence, clothing choices, manners, and a show of respect for others. Now that’s sexy.

Yeah, but note how that’s only enough to get you to #6 while “cocky” is good for #1.

Can’t believe someone put together a list like that. Jeez. But since she did, I can’t believe this guy didn’t make it. He’s got it all - looks, sophistication, personality, class.

This is a perfect example that you should not click on a link unless you trust the person posting or know to where the link may lead.
Thanks, he says, in a sarcastic, but civil, tone.

Terry Theise??? I love Terry’s wines and could listen to him talk all night, but Terry Theise???

f*ck. Oh well