Episode 93: 2003 Red Flyer
“Almost looks like transmission fluid in a way,” the Grapedonk said, on pouring this wine. “But it’s kinda purple.” Yeah, we know. We have no idea what he’s talking about either. But this wine would be great for an alien-invasion themed party. Oh, wait, you don’t have alien invasion themed parties? Never mind.
In the end, this simple, straightforward wine didn’t even need to fart out. Grapedonk searched in vain for something to say about it, then finally found it. “That’s that unidentified taste! It’s not a UFO, it’s a UFT. Spearmint!” Neat wine, great value.
This week, Wineass is generously sponsored by Wimbledon Wine, a (really brave) wine marketing company. Buy this wine at Wimbledon Wine.
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February 28th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
Donk is rite!
February 28th, 2007 at 9:29 pm
I find it hard to believe that a wine that sells for $5.99 can score a 4 on a 5-point rating system. Maybe your “Grapedonk” likes sweet California wines, rather than rich, complex old world wines.
March 1st, 2007 at 8:50 am
I’ll answer for the ‘Donk, because he prefers to stay on Ebay rather than argue with our viewers.
We review wine from the point of view of someone who’s just decided, “Let’s have wine tonight,” and wanders down to his or her local Wall o Booze to find something decent. We have the same credentials as them. Specifically, none. We don’t have a Master Sommelier degree. We don’t have a magazine. We don’t have wineries changing their winemaking style to score higher on our rating system.
But the ‘Donk, the Unseen Voice, and the Kenster have probably drank a whole lot more wine than the average person standing in front of the wall o booze. So, maybe we can help them start this odyssey into wine in a fun and comfortable way.
You know, instead of being handed a bottle of 30-year-old Bordeaux that, to the untrained palate, tastes like rancid salad dressing.
So maybe, just maybe, there’ll be more wine lovers who want to discover more about wine, rather than being turned off at first taste.
That said, I think it’s a 4 too, and so does Ken. It’s a damn good wine for the money, and it only costs you $6 to find out. So shuffle your butt down to the store, pick up a bottle, and let us know. We’ll be pleased to publish your response, whether you agree with us or not.
That said, here’s an expression of the Donk’s for you to consider:
“If you aren’t having fun with your wine, people aren’t having fun with you.”
March 1st, 2007 at 8:47 pm
Why don’t you believe what the Donk says? I mean, just look at him. If he’s not the picture of sincerity, then who the fuck is? What do you want from him? Seriously, though…so it’s $6.00 and what do you have to lose? $6. Send me your PayPal address and I’ll send you $6. If you like the wine, you’ll go buy more, right? If not, then it was free, so suck one.
March 8th, 2007 at 1:09 am
Thanks for the donk for this review. I always loved this one with the UFO stuff going. Taste is great and this is a fantastic review. UFT muthafrackers!! Something they ought to serve on BSG.