Bitch Barossa Grenache 2005
May 10, 2008
Wine Makers Remarks: “The bitch is back”. Bernie Taupin’s wife Maxine is said to have coined the phrase when she witnessed Elton John in one of his “famous foul moods”, complaining about everything. Taupin liked the phrase, as did Elton who gave it a melody and adopted it as his “theme song”, recording it into history in 1974. Some have even attached the line to Hillary Clinton much more recently, and there are days when it fits me too. Can you relate? Drink amongst yourselves.
Much like last year’s inaugural vintage, the 2005 Bitch is loaded with pizzazz, maybe just a touch firmer. Appearance: Medium crimson to cranberry with a slight unfiltered haze, bright pink around the edges to match the label. Aromas: Raspberry, cherry, Belgian milk chocolate, Madagascar vanilla, and hints of nutmeg. Ripe and sweet-tart around the edges, dry on the tongue with youthful mild tannins that are just a bit gravelly. Chocolate covered raspberry and cherry flavors finish firmly with a hint of gravelly mineral and pepper, not to mention a real “kick”. This red is on the money for what it’s trying to be, and is arguably more effective than a box of Godiva chocolates at 1/3 the price.
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