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Fat Bastard 2004 Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
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- $12
The story is simply told. A tasting session between Thierry Boudinaud of Rhône producers Gabriel Meffre and British wine merchant Guy Anderson produced a wine that Anderson, using an affectionate British term to describe a big wine, called “a fat bastard.” A range of wines and a memorable name were born. This dry, firm Cabernet is packed with black currant and wood…
— R.V.
(11/15/2006)
Fat Bastard 2006 Blushing Bastard Rosé (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
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- $11
A real pink candy wine, that is soft, just off dry, with freshness and some acidity, but more of the lightly sweet fruit.
— R.V.
(7/1/2007)
Fat Bastard 2005 Merlot (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
- $12
A ripe, chunky wine with smooth red fruits, light tannins and a light, fresh finish marked by acidity, but also some softness. The name “Fat Bastard” is a British expression of praise for a big wine.
— R.V.
(12/31/2006)
Fat Bastard 2005 Chardonnay (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
- $12
This lightly toasty, vanilla-flavored wine shows good, light, tropical flavors. It opens well, with green plums and ripe fruit.
— R.V.
(12/31/2006)
Fat Bastard 2005 Shiraz (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
- $12
A big, fruity wine with spicy, dry fruits, flavors of blackberries and ripe plums, and a warm, ripe feel. This is big stuff, with solid, dark tannins and a toasty wood finish. It demands big food.
— R.V.
(12/31/2006)
Fat Bastard 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
- $12
A soft, somewhat unfocused wine that offers some light herbaceous character. Pleasant when well chilled.
— R.V.
(12/31/2006)
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