Dear Mr. President,

Congratulations on the first three months and a little bit. We’ll keep this brief, as you’ve got a lot on your plate, and we’re glad that you know that you’ve got a lot on your plate. All the more reason to have a fitting glass of wine – in vino veritas and all that.

Addressing the recent import-phobia amongst the White House cellar: take a note from the framers. If international wines could be employed in the 18th century, they certainly have a place at the nation’s table now. And these are all priced so Treasury won’t flip.

Fruit of our allies, of course, but we’re willing to talk to the baddies, right?

It’s easier to shake Hugo Chavez’ hand than to sit through two minutes of his gabbing, but that’s okay. While perusing that book on US Latin American policy he gave you (feel free to write in the margins), let’s pour a 2008 Chilean Carmenere from Terra Andina.

Michelle – a great early decision – is a breath of fresh air, not afraid to strut her stuff on the international catwalk with girls with God-given cheekbones and dirtier dance cards (paging Carla Bruni). The First Lady will appreciate the classic confidence of a 2007 Lillà Trebbiano d’Abruzzo.

We know you wanted to go mutt on the First Pooch, but we applaud you for going hypoallergenic. Bo calls for photo-op summer picnics on the South Lawn, and maybe a wine to make your Portuguese Water Dog feel at home.

Go with an ultralight 2008 Fâmega Vinho Verde.

And congratulations on not smoking…right?

Continued success,

WineFlirt