While in the liquor store with my mom we noticed this rather absurd label and were drawn like a moth to flames. Adorning this otherwise non-descript bottle is a gender confused, overweight businessman clothed in a suit and a pink tutu, talk about a circus freak. Sounds odd right? He makes Michael Jackson after all his surgeries look good. Upon inspection we noticed that the “man” on the label was wearing makeup, sporting a mustache (which in retrospect, could still have been an Italian woman considering my grandma had a stash), and had teeny tiny feet. I instantly pictured an Italian Fat Bastard and then thought “get in my belly”. That, and “de na na na na na FAT MAN (that’s supposed to be to the tune of the Batman song). Naturally I started laughing like a tickle me Elmo. My odd sense of humor aside, this is a delish bottle of vino. Though it may have a humorous label, this wine is no joke. It melds many complex flavors like zesty citrus, a burst of lush pears, and a playful hint of sweet vanilla. A bright acidity gives way to a smooth light finish, tasting almost like a lemon cupcake. The subtle sweetness provides a nice contrast to the sharp tang and makes every sip melt in your mouth like butta. It’s like Italian woman in a bottle (or at least my mother 😉 jk.) It brings the heat, then turns sweet. This is definitely an all-around wine, so feel free to drink it with anything, or by itself. Did I mention a bottle will only run you about $11?
Keep you wallets full and your mouths happy!
<3 DD
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