2007 Fat Bastard Shiraz
YEAR: 2007WINERY: Fat Bastard
FLAVOR: Red, Shiraz
ORIGIN: France
PURCHASED: Safeway, Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $11
NICKNAME: "Fat Bastard Shiraz"
Psydr Short & To-The-Point Wine Reviews
Below are reviews of fun little finds purchased locally. The typical cost per bottle is $10 or less, and the label probably has a little more pizazz than your traditional Barolo. But don't judge the bottle by the label. These reviews are personal and certainly non-professional evaluations of wines we've tried. Enjoy!
March 26, 2009
YEAR: 2007WINERY: Fat Bastard
FLAVOR: Red, Shiraz
ORIGIN: France
PURCHASED: Safeway, Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $11
NICKNAME: "Fat Bastard Shiraz"
February 7, 2009
2007 French Maid Cabernet Sauvignon
YEAR: 2007WINERY: French Maid
FLAVOR: Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN: France
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $10
NICKNAME: "French Maid Cabernet"
Labels: 2007, 4 STAR, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, French Maid, Red
2 Reviews:
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February 22, 2009 at 11:00 PM ,
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4 OUT OF 5 STARS
This is pretty good stuff. Of course it hits our upper price ceiling, but so what. I enjoyed this Cabernet. I feel like it's been a while since I've been semi-excited about a Cab.
Cherry and anis here, but not in a bad way. I'm usually not a fan of anis in the palate, but it might be doing this vino a little good.
The color is dark. Dark as a Cab should be.
Legs are strong. More reminiscent of a Merlot. Clinging to the sides of the glass, there is more of a thick, syrupy indication here than is actually present. I don't find this wine to be thick or overly sweet. And there is no bitterness in the aftertaste.
I've actually picked this bottle up before but failed to review it. It was good enough to purchase again, and I felt a review was due. -
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February 26, 2011 at 8:28 AM ,
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I just bought it at a gourmet/farmer's market in S Florida for 3.99.
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January 24, 2009
2007 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages Red
YEAR: 2007WINERY: Georges Duboeuf
FLAVOR: Red, Blend
ORIGIN: Beaujolais, France
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $8
NICKNAME: "Duboeuf Red"
Labels: 2 STAR, 2007, France, Georges Duboeuf, Mixed Varietal, Red
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January 24, 2009 at 6:13 PM ,
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2 OUT OF 5 STARS
Thin. Sweet. Light body. But the nose is obnoxious. Terrible really. I can't quite describe it. Annis maybe. Some sort of awful cherry concoction.
I do like the thin, crispness of the vino, and the flavor isn't bad. I just can't stand the smell. I'm pretty sure I've never been so offended by a wine's nose. If you can get past that, then this is a passable wine.
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December 30, 2008
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December 31, 2008 at 1:14 PM ,
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2 OUT OF 5 STARS
Okay, this isn't my favorite Pinot. The hue shifts towards the purple side a bit too far for a Pinot, which to me indicated it was going to be a bit sweet. It is. The nose is also sweet. Quite fruity. The first thing that comes to mind is cherry. Tons of it. The cherry flavor is very, very strong. Surprisingly so, and terribly overwhelming. Too sweet. Hob Nob needs to figure out how to tone this down a bit. Dial down on the fruit in this case I say.
On the plus side, there's no bitter aftertaste. No tannins what-so-ever that I can identify. Not too thick either. The legs are just right. It's really too bad this concoction is so sweet. This could be a good wine. The roots are there. If Hob Nob would just cut back the vines a bit...
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July 21, 2008
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July 21, 2008 at 7:53 PM ,
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
A very mellow Pinot. And, by mellow I mean lack of flavor. The 3 STAR rating is due to my belief there are folks in the wild which enjoy such a vino. Some folks enjoy drinking wine without having to deal with flavor. This is usually a symptom of being new to wine. Don't get me wrong. There's nothing bad about this. In fact, it's a general necessity. Introductory wines should be aplenty. Without such, fewer are likely to delve into the world of wine, and no one wants that... That would defeat our purpose here.
This is a very unoffensive selection. I know just the type to migrate to it at a party. This is a very good red for those wishing to make the transition from white. It's most certainly ideal for the casual Sauvignon Blanc consumer.
The nose is of blackberry and cherry and the color is a very pleasing ruby red. For me, I wish there was just a hint more palate. Then we'd be in business.
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April 14, 2008
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April 14, 2008 at 11:22 PM ,
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2 OUT OF 5 STARS
Not too bad. Not too great. This wine was okay. I just wouldn't buy it again. Therefore, the 2 STAR rating.
There isn't much going on here. Not much flavor, but, yet, somehow not super smooth like most bottles lacking such. Just blandness.
There's a dark flavor here and certainly some earth. Let's call it a currant taste. But that's about it.
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2005 Red Bicyclette Syrah
YEAR: 2005WINERY: Red Bicyclette
FLAVOR: Red, Syrah
ORIGIN: Languedoc-Roussillon, France
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $10
NICKNAME: "Red Bicycle Syrah"
1 Reviews:
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April 14, 2008 at 10:55 PM ,
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
Another good wine, and I enjoy the label. This syrah is a bit on the sweet side. A real raspberry flavor followed by something I can't quite place. Something less sweet. Licorice comes to mind, but that just isn't it.
Anyway, the aroma and palate comes together nicely. It's just not a great wine. It's just a good, solid bottle of vino.
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April 13, 2008
2006 Fat Bastard Shiraz
YEAR: 2006WINERY: Fat Bastard
FLAVOR: Red, Shiraz
ORIGIN: Carcassonne, France
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $10
NICKNAME: "Fat Hippo Shiraz"
1 Reviews:
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April 13, 2008 at 7:43 PM ,
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4 OUT OF 5 STARS
A nice Shiraz. A few tannins here, but the flavor is nice. Bright, rich color. A wonderful Shiraz with a fantastic label. Who wouldn't love a Fat Bastard Hippo? Well done Fat Bastard.
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March 3, 2008
2005 Scarlet of Paris Pinot Noir
YEAR: 2005WINERY: Scarlet of Paris
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: France
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $8
NICKNAME: "Scarlet Pinot Noir"
Labels: 2005, France, Pinot Noir, Red, Scarlet of Paris, UNRATED
January 4, 2008
47 Pound Rooster Pinot Noir
YEAR: None Given, Purchased 2007WINERY: 47 Pound Rooster
FLAVOR: Red, Pinot Noir
ORIGIN: France
PURCHASED: Dillon, CO
AMOUNT: $10
NICKNAME: "Big Cock"
Labels: 3 STAR, 47 Pound Rooster, France, Pinot Noir, Red
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January 7, 2008 at 11:15 PM ,
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
Blank. Nearly flavorless. However, no flavor is better than bad flavor. Thin and without any sort of legs.
Don't get me wrong. This is in no way a bad wine. In fact, I would recommend it to folks who are looking for a good sipping wine. It's in no way offensive to the pallet and is very drinkable. Just don't expect a standing ovation.
This wine also strikes me as a good red wine for those who tend to prefer white. -
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February 9, 2008 at 11:26 PM ,
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3 out of 5 stars
I liked it just fine. Drinkable indeed. Admittedly, I'm a big fan of the label and I started the day with a handful of Bloody Maries. Overall tho, I found it pretty tastey. I'm beginning to realize that I don't really describe the wines that I drink. I just use this as an excuse to write little stories. Sorry, but at least I enjoyed this wine whilst I rambled.
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1 Reviews:
3 OUT OF 5 STARS
Very pungent cherry with a dull aftertaste. Not bad, but not as good as previous Fat Bastard offerings in my opinion. Very, very dark purple in color. More like a Cabernet than a Shiraz. Good flavor though. Not too strong. No bitter end. Honestly, I'm surprised by the difference a year can make. While I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this bottle again, I don't highly recommend it either... and I remember really enjoying the previous Fat Bastard Shiraz. Oh, well. What can one do?
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