Producer: Capiaux
Wine: “Swink” Pinot Noir Rose
Vintage: 2003
Country: USA
Appellation: California
Wine Type: Rose
Primary Varietal: Pinot Noir
Grade: B+
Designation: Good and Cheap
Price: $12

Drink Swink? Well, you should, cuz it’s delish! Now, don’t second-guess yourself with this Pinot. Put it in the fridge! What? Yes. Put it in the fridge. Trust me. After chilling, pour a glass, observe. Ruby. Smell. Cranberry shoe polish? Sip. Tart. Acid, acid, acid, SUGAR. Tannins. Soft. Is your mouth watering? Good. Have another sip. Taste those sulphites? Yeah, me too. That may be my only complaint with Swink. Once you get over it, and after you realize you’ve imbibed half a bottle, well, you’re having so much fun with this wine, you don’t care. Swink is addictive. The odd balance between acid and sugar makes you crave savory things. Particularly for me, garlic shrimp. Mmm, garlic fries! I don’t know why, but Swink gives you the munchies. If you’re on a diet, I do not recommend Swink. If you want to have fun, be a rebel (red in the fridge), and wow your “I only drink white’s” friends, then I not only recommend Swink, but for $12, I insist that you try it!

Review by Deborah Hanousek

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