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What would you think of someone who gave you FAT BASTARD wine?
Edited by Madelyn Miller, the travelLady
Most of my friends are direct and to the point. So does
that mean that if they give me wine named Cat Piss that they are pissed at me?
Or that if I receive Fat Bastard does it mean I should go on a diet?
I have new respect for wine with weird names.
The Origin of the Fat bastard:
Good friends Thierry (renowned French winemaker) &Guy (British wine industry
rebel) created Fat bastard almost by accident. It started out as an experiment
Thierry had been doing in the back of his cellar, leaving a barrel ‘on the lees’
(yeast cells). He didn’t know what to expect, but when the friends tried the
wine Thierry exclaimed...
“Now zat iz what you call eh Phet bast-ard!”(read with a strong French accent).
This very British expression perfectly described the wine’s
wonderful color and round, rich palate.
So that’s what they called it.
I like people who tell it like it is. So I would probably
love someone who gave me this one. Not probably, for sure. I know that because
someone gave me some and my first thought was…what did I do wrong. And then I
tasted the wine and then I knew
The question should be, “What did I do right?
Often imitated, never equaled:
Fat bastard continues to captivate consumers. It sure got
my attention. My only decision was should I drink it right away, or display it
proudly so everyone know what good taste I have. And with a name like that—it
certainly is a conversation starter—even before you have something to drink
 C H A RD O N N A Y
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Vinification: Grapes picked at optimum ripeness with de-stemming and crushing
upon arrival at the winery. Enzymes are added and the must is then refrigerated
for 24-48 hours. The clear juice is then drawn off and fermentation is started
with the addition of selected yeasts. Part of the wine is put into barrel for
the fermentation process. Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation is
completed and malolactic fermentation is blocked. The wine is raised in barrel &
tank.
Tasting notes: An elegant, pale golden color with aromas of vanilla, hazelnut
and toast. A full-bodied Chardonnay with bright, fresh fruit flavors and a hint
 of oak.
S H I R A Z
Grape variety: 100% Shiraz
Vinification: Rigorous parcel selection from top-quality vineyards. De-stemming
and crushing upon arrival at the winery with fermentation of the fruit for about
one week, with pumpingover twice daily. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation
some of the wine is put into barrel to complete its malolactic fermentation.
Raised for 4 months in barrel and tank.
Tasting notes: Deep crimson in color with flavors of fresh-picked, ripe red
berries. Smooth oak combines with a touch of spice for a spectacular Shiraz.
www.fatbastardwine.com
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Madelyn Miller is a food and travel writer who contributes
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