I first had Big Tattoo Red at a wine tasting (a fundraiser for my niece's school, in fact). I'm still learning the language of wine (who am I kidding; I'm not even trying to learn the language of wine; I'm just drinking more of it), so I'll pass on the review from the Wine Lover's Page:
This hearty red wine from Chile, a 50-50 blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, shows a very dark blackish garnet in the glass with a bright violet edge. Ripe black and red-fruit aromas add a whiff of anise. Full, warm black-cherry and plum flavors follow the nose, juicy fruit and tart acidity backed by hints of oak and perhaps just a touch of residual sweetness that softens the wine's light tannins. Straightforward, not overly complex, a good food wine; fruit, tannins and good balance suggest that a little cellar time would do it no harm.
Yeah, that's exactly what I would have said if I knew what the hell I was talking about.
I like it, it runs about nine bucks a bottle (I could probably get it cheaper elsewhere, but I like the service at the little store near my house, and I'm willing to pay the price to keep them open), but what really made me a fan was the story behind the wine...two brothers, a wine importer and a tattoo artist, combining their talents to honor their late mother and raise money for cancer research and hospice.
So, when I stopped tonight to pick up a few bottles (I just gave the last one in the wine rack away as a birthday present), I could feel good about the fact that work is driving me to drink. I probably shouldn't say much about work. What can I say about work without exposing myself to trouble...ah, I'm probably going to be moving from my window office to a cubicle in the basement. And that was the good news.
Posted by Nic at May 19, 2005 04:43 PM