Hey I like donkeys as much as the next guy:
"Hey Donkey, what's going on? You're a donkey, you eat apples right? I like that. You got your picture on this wine bottle right? I used to run wine.com. OK, talk to ya later donkey, say hi to your mother for me."
So if this just came across as totally random, click here for a knee-slapping hilarious SNL skit with Andy Samburg posing as Mark Wahlberg. Then re-read above;) And LAUGH this time, hear me?!
So why did I even bother to give this cheapass (wasn't sure yet if it was kickass) vino the opportunity to tickle my taste buds? It had a donkey on it, sucka! Don't you read?! And I like Spanish reds. Oh yeah, and it only cost $8 bones.
So back to the subject at hand. This is a cheap wine with a donkey on the label. So let's unwrap it and see what's under the covers:
Spanish wines are well made, they aren't like those snobbish, spoiled private-school wines from Cali that get all sorts of special attention. These Spanish puppies need to sink or swim as there is no irrigation allowed, real Darwin-ish. This burro has a deep purple color, with ripe raspberry and subtle spice on the nose. On the palate, you ask? Well, since you asked nicely: the berry fruit comes through, mainly raspberry and maybe some cherry and a little vanilla to boot. I did think this vino could have had some stronger tannins and a little more 'kick-ass' to it, as the taste withers way pretty fast. In wine-speak that means the finish is somewhat lame.
So usually wines with quirky labels and names are trying to make up for a crappy product. And that just pisses me off! So is this a kickass vino or just a cheapass buzz potion? Well, for $8 (I know, I have mentioned this 10 times now, but I am obsessed with delivering you, our VdV bitches, some relief in these dour economic times) this Burro does kick some booty, especially when they only get ya for about $8. There I go again. Anyhoo, go get yerself some! Get a case for less than a Benjamin - woo hoo!
You can find it for $8 at Grand Vin. Did I mention it only costs $8? And only $83.88 for a case!
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