I’ve been Bitch slapped!

by Kels

I stop off at my local discount wine and liquor store “Viscount” to pick up some wine. Being on a very tight budget and also in a bad mood, I walk in and immediately see a bottle of wine "entitled" Bitch, a 2008, South Australian Grenache. I turn the bottle around to see the description and it simply says Bitch repeated over and over. At the bottom of the label it says 15.5% and it’s on sale for $9.99. Hmmm, seems to fit the bill. And I am feeling a bit bitchy so I purchase the green bottle with the bubble gum pink label.

I get home, open the bottle and pour a glass. A lovely cranberry color in the center with a pinker cast along the edges, light and fruity scent with slight hint of spice. Hmmm, I think again, only this time a little suspiciously, as the thought of Kool-Aid popped into my head. I go for it and take a swig – Whoa!!! I am totally B-I-T-C-H slapped by sugar and alcohol and think yes Kool-Aid flavored alcohol. I knew Grenache wines could be a bit sweet but it had been awhile since I had one and didn't remember it being this sweet and strong. It reminded me of a slightly watered down port.

Since I stick to the principal of never wasting alcohol, I force myself to slowly polish off the glass. The great thing about a bad tasting, highly alcoholic wine is that it starts to taste better and better as you reach the bottom of the glass. I must say I am quite warm, cozy and totally relaxed after one glass. In the end, one glass is enough though. It is way too sweet for me to drink more.

I am not looking forward to the first few sips of the glass that I will no doubt have tomorrow night, but know that half way through the glass it will be just fine. I won’t buy this wine again but I think I may have to try their Bitch Bubbly only because I love the name.

Later that night:

Ok so maybe it's not THAT bad. It's starting to grow on me and tasting less sweet. Note to self: do not write review while drinking. Am now having an additional 1/2 glass of this wine as I'm editing. I will certainly regret this I'm sure.

Comments

[Prichinna]

I have this bottle in my Dustbin and have not drank it because I love the label. Think I will keep it as decoration.

[Kels]

P - I love this label also. Perfect pink for the dark green bottle and the font is excellent. I am no wine expert but I do think your thought of keeping this bottle as a decoration is a good one.

[Jay]

Catchy labels are the marketing tool for crappy wines. Kool-aid is probably dead-on. I've never tasted this one, but I've had the misfortune of tasting kazillions like it.

[Kels]

I was particularly drawn to the little hearts and daggars that alternate around the edge of the label.