(Star) Trek on Down to the Vineyard

If you're ready to meet the enemy within like evil Kirk did in episode 5 season 1 then we've got something for you. It's Star Trek-themed wine and no, this is not Klingon Bloodwine, which is known to more potent than whiskey. While bloodwine may not be something that you want to be partaking over a marathon of Season One - this stuff looks great. It's from Vinport.com a company that "A few wine lovers decided it was about time to start a site which not only promoted imported wines, but also helped new brands from around the world find their way into the US market." It looks like they might be Trek fans, as they're selling three different bottles of wine each themed of one of the most popular episodes of the original Star Trek series (sorry Picard fans).

Episode One--errr, I mean bottle one is inspired by "The City on the Edge of Forever" - which Vinport says is "often voted by Trekkies as their all-time favorite episode from The Original Series," "The City on the Edge of Forever" first aired in April of 1967. In order not to disrupt and change the course of history, you should consider adding this wine to your collection." Bottle two is based on "Mirror Mirror," "one of the most iconic and memorable Star Trek episodes ever created, 'Mirror Mirror' first aired in October of 1967. Be careful not to travel through any ion storms, as your savage counterpart will surely try to steal your wine!" And finally bottle three is a reference from a Star Trek fave that even non-Trekkies will remember - "The Trouble With Tribbles" first aired in December of 1967. While the Tribbles were quick to multiply, the wine will unfortunately be quick to disappear."

The labels are officially sanctioned by CBS are designed by Juan Ortiz an artist who has done prints based on every episode of the original series. If you're a teetotler Ortiz also puts these awesome designs on t-shirts that you can pick up at his site. If you're planning on pre-ordering a couple bottles you might want to check out this article on the Serious Eats blog "A Primer to Star Trek Food and Drink" - it gives a great run down on all things edible where no man has gone before. hat tip to TrekMovie.com for the Star Trek booze references.