For lack of anything interesting to write about I’ve decided to turn this into a wine review blog. Just kidding.
I have been drinking some interesting wines as of late. I have my favorites (all reds – mostly Cabernet’s, of course) but I’ve decided to venture out and try some new varieties. I’ve been making weekly trips to my favorite liquor store (seeing as I’ve been inducted into their wine club I feel compelled to spend some time there every week) and have been selecting wines for their interesting labels. I know, you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover wine by it’s label but some are too fun to pass up, like this one:
A fine 2005 Pinot Noir. It was very smooth, mild bodied, a bit fruity for my taste, but at just $8.99 a bottle – a keeper in my book.
The child saw the bottle sitting on the counter and, of course, had to comment; “Well, that’s inappropriate!”. Funny, I was thinking just the opposite.
She likes to make a big deal of the whole naughty word issue, even though if the mood strikes her she’s more than likely to spout a few of the words herself. I explained that the woman on the label was walking what appeared to be her purebred female dog – and because of it’s purebred status it could alternately be deemed royal – therefore the title royal bitch. I decided not to tell her the wine was probably named after her mother.
Two Lazy Dogs 
Not a big wine guy but I have to agree on the child picking up on the lame profanity. My kids do it all the time.
Do a post on Guinness (or bourbon) and I may be of some help.
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Mmmmm…Guinness. I do like my beer, but sorry, no bourbon for me – it makes me crazy!
Oooh, oooh. Have you tried ice wine? My favorite but then I’m a big dessert person. Yum. 🙂
As far as the name goes, my hubby and I visited some vineyards in New York and boy, there are some funny named wines and vineyards. It would be fun to just collect a shelf full of the funny named ones. I can’t remember the ones that made me laugh when I was there so that makes this comment of mine kind of lame but in my defense it was over two years ago and I can’t remember what I had for breakfast so you have to learn not to expect much from my memory. LOL. 🙂
Yes, I have tried ice wine. I’m not a big fan of sweet wines but it does make a very nice dessert wine. And it’s a bit pricey for my taste. We have a winery here in town that makes a spiced wine – with cinnamon, cloves and other spices – that, too, is great for after dinner.
I love the humorous labels. I think that will now be my mission – to try every wine with a witty label!
Wow, you got alcohol named after you too! Haha, I kid, I kid….but seriously, there’s an Italian creme liquer out there named Talea.
I haven’t drank much lately. :(. But it’s probably okay, my liver needs a break after last Saturday night and possibly a few too many mojitos….
Keep up reviewing wines once in a while! I’ll second your nominations and let you know my…er….findings.
Yeah, how about that – a wine named after me. Are you jealous? Heh. Hmmm…have you tasted Talea?
My liver needs a break but it’s not getting one. Ha! Oooo…mojitos are excellent. I use the fresh mint from my garden to whip up mojitos in the summertime. Yumalicious!
Oh, and if the damn USPO wasn’t so stupid I would so be sending you a bottle of Royal Bitch!
I can’t drink wine. I get a headache. My daughter knows a lot about wines but now she gets headaches too. I’m not a big drinker but I do love my diet coke and rum on a Saturday night.
But I do love the name of that wine. It would make a good Christmas present for a few people I know.
I only get a headache if it’s a very cheap wine…or it comes out of a box. Blechk!
Yes, they have some great labels on wine these days – and they would make great gifts if I was certain I wouldn’t offend the receiver…oh, wait, but that’s the point, isn’t it?!
I’m not big on wine either, but I’ll drink a little bit of just about anything. I have a globe trotting friend that brings me back bottle of this and that from here and there from time to time. 🙂 One of my favorites is called BLACK COCK deluxe blended Scotch whiskey. The bottle has been long empty, but I’ve kept it around. I wasn’t a big fan of the taste, but that didn’t keep me from enjoying a mouth full of Black Cock from time to time. 😛 Don’t let that get around, I wouldn’t want people getting the wrong idea. 😉 Hey, I found a pic of in online:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/44/135232881_fc68743a5e.jpg?v=0
Whoa, whoaaaaa, whoaaaaaa. Don’t go around saying that too loudly, Mr. P. Now, if I said I liked a mouth full of Black Cock from time to time….HA!
I’m not a whiskey fan…unless it’s Jack Daniels. I tend to get a bit too rowdy when drinking it so I try and stay away.
I noticed the bottle was empty! So may I ask, did drinking it remove the bitch factor or add to it, surely the way to rate any good wine, drug or liquer is via the bitchiness factor. If it makes me happy and stupid I’m in, but some stuff like Jack Daniels brings out my royal bitch and I want to kick some ass, and it doesn’t matter who it is. So tell me how did it make you feel? LOL
Yes, indeed, the bottle is empty. It was tasty! Ohhh…it definitely diminished the bitchitude. All wines do, for me, anyway. I hear ya on the JD – look out – that shit makes me WILD!
I have been in some pretty precarious positions after a night of wine drinking. Now I drink a bottle from the safety of my house; alone. Occasionally drunk writing. But alone.
Oh, most definitely – you must drink wine in the safety of your home. My experience with red wine at a wedding reception taught me that. Ugh.
That’s a great one! I often buy wines for thier labels too… I have found some real surprises that way. One of my favorites was called “Cheeky Red” Pinot Noir is my absolute favorite red!
I’m going to have to look for “Cheeky Red” – thanks for the tip! I’m also looking forward to grabbing some bottles of “Mad Housewife” and “Cleavage Creek” when I go back to the liquor store. What fun!
Best wine labels I’ve ever seen (I didn’t buy a bottle of either but I really wish I would have):
“Mildly Snooty” and “Semi-Pretentious”
If you grow your grapes in the Walla Walla valey, you need to have a sense of humor I guess.
Oooo…those are good ones. If you think about it, those wineries are probably selling far more bottles than a typically labeled wine. I, for one, know that it is far easier to remember “Royal Bitch” than “Chateau Cantemerle Haut-Medoc 1996″…phew…makes me tired just typing it.
I’ll bring the Fat Bastard merlot, you bring the Royal Bitch and we’ll make a night of it… 🙂
I knew I could count on you for coming up with a great idea! Maybe we should get a bottle of Sin Zin to share? Mwhahahahaha!
Hi 2,
I can only say that, if you’re going to be a bitch, you should aim high and be a royal one 🙂
the Grit
Absolutely…always aim high.
Sin Zin??? ooooooo I love the way you think… 😉
*evil snicker*
Ummmn can i wait a few years to try wine?
Oh yes…you must wait!
That’s too funny…I’m not much of a wine drinker…I’ve tried…even took a wine appreciation class, just can’t seem to like it…same with beer…guess I’m just not apt to be a drunk…ashame….however, I do enjoy a good rum & coke…so, maybe there is hope for me after all.
Unfortunately (or fortunately, I’m not sure) for me, I like ALL types of alcohol. Mmmm…Captain Morgan and Diet Coke = yum!
Wine may be fine but liquor is quicker. I mostly stick to a few shots of my favorite Tequila but if you can find it the wines of Llano Estacado Winery are crazee tastee.
Oh yes…liquor is definitely quicker. I love a good Tequila buzz – it’s very different than anything else I’ve experienced – a very mellow and hazy kinda feel. Nice.
Llano Estacado…I love the way that rolls off the tongue…I want to say it over, and over again. I’ll have to look for that…thanks!
Saw a funny combo on the shelf in a liquor shop in NY:
One called “Mommy’s Little Helper” was right next to “Il Bastardo”!! I kid you not! They almost had to call for a “clean up on aisle 9”! 😀
Bwahahahaa! That’s great. Next time I hit the liquor store I’m taking my camera – just in case I find some strange pairings such as you witnessed!
A 16 year should not be drinking 😉
No you should not! You’ve got a few more years, dear!
Do you get to go home today? Yay! I’m so happy for you!
Holy hell 2LD, that’s awesome! Love the wine bottle!!! Your daughter, she cracks me up too….
Heehee…it was too clever to pass up, and surprisingly tasty! Yeah, and the daughter…all prim and proper – ha! Thanks, JQ!
That does indeed sound like a terrific beverage. If only I could find some here.
Oh, I bet you could find it down yonder. You folks have those fancy wine sections in your grocery stores…lucky kids. The last time I drove to FL, entered a Publix and saw all the aisles of wine I was like a kid in a candy store. I filled my trunk full (it was much cheaper than up here in NY).
Okay. I’m totally going to look for that wine now. My sister’s birthday is coming up, and I need to get her something that really represents HER. 😉
Oh boy, I think I may have started something. I hope it doesn’t start a cat fight!
What country is it from? So I know where to beeline to the next time I hit the booze store.
And I have tasted talea…….didn’t love it, honestly. But every time they have the bottle being sold with a mug or glasses, I buy it. Growing up, they never had those personalized toothbrushes or keychains with ‘Talea’ on them, so these glasses are me making up for that!!
It’s Chilean. They also make a Merlot, Shiraz and Chardonnay…just did a little research. 😉
Now I’m interested in this Talea that you speak of. I shall look for it.
Yeah, I suppose you’d have a hell of a time finding things with your name on it. If it’s any consolation, my name (not my given name, but my shortened name that everyone uses) is spelled awkwardly and I could never find it on such items either.
To start with, I gotta apologize, cause I stalked you here from Blog Ho’s blog. Everyone’s got their faults…..
Gotta say, though…. cool blog !!!
I actually might come back… honest….
Hey Pronto,
Don’t apologize for stalking…everyone does IT!
Thanks for stopping by…and I hope you do come back…honest.
You’ve been tagged!
Oooo, fun…thanks!