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Virgin Vines

December 13, 2005 By Rhino Wino Leave a Comment

Ok, so I’m walking around my local wine shop picking up a few bottles along the way. As I pick up what I thought was my last bottle for this visit, something caught my eye. A logo, a brand, a red "V". There is was, the Virgin logo staring me in the face. I know the record company, the airline, the phones, the cola, the travel, the private island, the entrepreneur, the cell phone, you name it Richard Branson has certainly put the brand in front of everyone. All that being said, I certainly admit I am a big fan of Richard Branson. His way of doing business is truly amazing.

So, with this bottle of 2004 Shiraz was sitting there. Painted with grape leaves and grapes on a vine that wrapped around the bottle. Could I? Should I? … I Did. I picked it up. The bottle was $10 in my area. Now, not having any expectations for this bottle of wine, I opened it up and I have to say it was a damn good bottle of wine.

The other thing I have to mention is what was written on the bottle:

"Dare to…
Enjoy this wine without dashes of pretentiousness or hints of snootiness. Virgin Vines believes wine should be all about having fun and loving the taste… not waxing poetically about meaningless wine-speak and food pairings. Simply drink this big, bold red with something or someone you find delicious.

p.s. If you feel the need to describe this wine as "full bodied with great legs," we suggest you lie down until the feeling passes.

Drink it, love it, know when to stop."

I love it. I think you should try a bottle.

Cheers!

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