2005 Big Yellow Cab:
Took Away My Old Man
Good Morning Gentle Readers,
You'd expect to find the wine in the cellar at Louie's. Not to mention the explicit violation of TWC's cardinal rule that states: the cool factor of the label is inversely proportional to the quality of the wine. None the less, I was sucked in by the sheer marketing genius. Big Yellow Cab. I mean, this is better than Screaming Yellow Zonkers!
Apparently, Big Yellow Cab is what happened to Parducci Wines. Frankly, it's better than I anticipated, but rather fumey, which is TWC talk for reeking of alcohol. Decanting it helped a lot. There is some solid black cherry and other fruit there but as time progresses it might feel a bit like thick cough medicine. On the up side, at least, we're spared the indignity of sickly sweet.
At nine bucks (U.S.), the wine is okay, drinkable, meant for a little fun, so take it to a party. It'll make for some interesting conversation. Indubitably.
Probably won't get you hooked up with your dream date though.
Winemaker's Notes:
This cab carries black fruit aromas of plum and berry, and a whiff of toasty oak mingled with flavors of juicy pomegranate, tangy dried cherry and a light touch of clove spice. Big Yellow is the perfect vehicle for any number of fares.
A soft smooth ride inspired by a vintage taxi cab. That luxurious, sophisticated 1940s style seemed just right for what we had inside the bottle, so we put it on the outside, too.
As Always and Forever Shall Be,
TWC
Hey Mike-
Looking forward to having dinner with you tonight! Here's a photo of my wine bar and wine cellar -
http://www.netcowboy.com/wineroom.jpg
Just wanted to share a common interest before we meet!
Cheers-See u in Del Mar-
-Brent (netcowboy.com)
Posted by: Brent Palmer | May 16, 2008 at 10:16 AM
I wouldn't have thought that the man who says "Lips that touch white wine shall never touch mine" would put his lips to a yellow cab.
That's what comes from a "checkered" past.
Posted by: NoStar | May 16, 2008 at 10:19 AM
non-broken link
http://www.netcowboy.com/wineroom.jpg
Posted by: Brent Palmer | May 16, 2008 at 10:20 AM
photo of my wine bar and wine cellar
Dude, I HATE YOU!
That is way cool, thanks for posting the link.
I am not pretty jealous, cuz I don't covet OP's wine bars.
Posted by: TWC | May 16, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Push Lisa for a visit. We can watch bad movies and drink fine wine. (My favorite)
Nothing would make me happier than to share with someone who appreciates. ;) CU!
Posted by: Brent Palmer | May 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM
What is wrong with his face. That is not a selling point for the video.
Posted by: Jeff Mackenzie | May 16, 2008 at 01:09 PM