A question for Dr. X

Dr. X posts this from physical therapy, where he is being treated for injuries from the explosion of his rock-o-meter and carpal tunnel due to clicking this link over and over again:

A question from the mailbag...

Q:  What sort of wine is appropriate for homecoming of a perfect Marantz 2385 that we just adopted from the Salvation Army?

A:  Whoa!  What do you feed a bear?  Whatever he wants!  Before answering your question let's be clear.  If I understood you, you said you acquired a perfect Marantz 2385, the audio equivalent of a moody but engagingly attractive 220 lb. woman wrestler.  I wish you well, and hope you know what you're getting into.

But I must assume you know who you are.  What kind of wine goes with a Marantz 2385?  Something bold, powerful, and uncompromising, yet beautiful and engaging across the flavor spectrum.  A wine that knocks you down and hurts your feelings, then picks you up and kisses you, then knocks you down again.  A wine with no apologies, no excuses, and no regrets.  A wine that shakes you to the core and makes you realize you want to be shaken again.  

I suspect you will find the Talley Rosemary's Pinot Noir Arroyo Grande 2006 a suitable governess, er, beverage (a few cases are left here).

- Dr. X



PS - I assume you have acquired the Marantz 2385, and NOT the Marantz 2385B.  If you have the B model, I would recommend something from Australia.