Sugar Daddy in a Glass: Italian Red, Guilty Pleasures with Ben Affleck, Carnival Cruises, and Norah Jones
Pop a Cork, Press Play, and Book It to the Buffet
Writing this on a chill Saturday night, Italian red in hand, with one of my rose-scented candles (yes, homemade by moi) flickering in the background. There’s something sacred about staying in on the weekends — especially after a week that felt like a back-to-back runway of chaos. I try to slow down, but you know how New York moves... it seduces you into always doing one more thing, and another and another…
When do you slow down? Not for your job, your inbox, or your group chat — but for you. If the answer doesn’t come easily, that’s your sign. Carve out the time. Light the candle. Pour the drink.
This week, I’ve lined up a sultry wine pick, some guilty-pleasure screen time, and a few hot topics that’ll have you raising an eyebrow (or a glass).
XOXO Shosh 💋
✨ The Pour Play- Travaglini Gattinara
Where wine flows, rules bend, and taste buds flirt. Let’s sip.
A seductive Italian red that stole the spotlight during movie night. It pours a deep ruby hue with alluring garnet reflections. The nose is a slow burn of red fruit, blackberry, plum, and licorice, kissed with hints of vanilla and worn leather. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and intense — rich with flavor, structured, and smooth. A classic Nebbiolo with serious presence and charm.
This is Daddy worthy, pour me more!
✨ Popcorn & Pour Decisions
This is where guilty pleasures meet glossy pours. Sip up, press play, and let the drama unfold.
The Accountant 2 — aka “Emotionally Unavailable: The Sequel.” I called it: this was the post-divorce bounce-back Ben Affleck needed. After the J.Lo split, he showed up in peak brooding form, playing an emotionally frozen accountant with a side of sharp-shooter skills. Bonus points: Jon Bernthal as his equally dead-inside younger brother. It’s giving repressed, it’s giving vengeance, it’s giving just enough chaos to keep it fun. Definitely worth a watch — preferably with whiskey in hand.
Straw — Now y’all know I don’t usually sprint toward a Tyler Perry film, but if Taraji P. Henson’s name is on it? I’m pressing play. She gives everything in this role as a single mom juggling two jobs and a sick daughter, holding it all together with nothing but grit and grace. I sobbed. Like, real tears. It’s heavy, it’s human, and honestly? One of Perry’s best. Watch it when you’re in your feelings — and don’t forget the wine and tissues. You’ll need both.
Novocaine- I didn’t plan on watching this one, but it started to play so why not. It stars Jack Quaid, as in the son of Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid. He plays an introvert they call Novocaine, because he has a condition where he can’t feel pain. The lady he likes gets kidnapped and he’s on a quest to get her back. This was a fun one to watch. It has some twists and cheeky turns. Jack may turn out to be an action actor we didn’t see coming.
✨ Serving:
Oh no, Carnival — who told you to fix what wasn’t broken? The cruise line has decided to “revamp” its member benefits, and let’s just say… no one’s thrilled. Under the new changes, loyal cruisers will need to shell out tens of thousands just to keep their elite status afloat. Who approved this? Because the people are mad, and somewhere out there, another cruise line is circling like a shark in stilettos, ready to snatch your loyalists. Bad move, babe. Real bad.
Netflix is taking its screen magic offline with the launch of Netflix Houses — 100,000 square feet of pure, immersive fantasy. These permanent fan playgrounds will bring shows like Wednesday, Squid Game, Stranger Things, ONE PIECE, and Knives Out to life with interactive experiences, themed dining, and retail that’s ready for its close-up. First up: Philadelphia and Dallas. Personally? I’m dying to see how they bring Wednesday to life — moody stares, velvet everything, and maybe a dance floor for that now-iconic strut.
Norah Jones is stepping off the stage and into the vineyard with her new wine label, This Life — and honestly? It's a vibe. The debut collection features a southern French rosé and a sparkling brut from Languedoc, made for sipping slowly while her sultry vocals play in the background. Sure, wine might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Norah, but music and wine? That’s a perfect pairing. I’m intrigued… and already queuing up Come Away with Me. You sipping or skipping?
