Babcock Winery Big Fat Pink Shiraz 2005

With the market flooded with excellent Syrah, what did Bryan Babcock do with tons of perfect 2005 Syrah that was surplus? He made a supersize Rosé out of it, and his wife Lisa captured the mode and mood with her clothing-inspired label design.  What a creative way to attract new customers to a family winery.

The composition of Babcock's Big Fat Pink Shiraz is 89% Syrah from Estelle Vineyard and 11% Cabernet Franc from Terra Alta Vineyard, both in Santa Ynez Valley. Vinification was all stainless steel, with a small (5%) portion allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation. Alcohol is a hefty 14%, and residual sugar is negligible. Production: 1876 cases. Tasting Notes.  Color: Orange tinted vibrant pink. Aromas: Cherry, orange, blueberry and cotton candy. The mouthfeel is fat and juicy, sweet-tart around the tongue, and there are very mild tannins. Ample fruit and tea flavors linger into the crisp finish. Closure: Artificial "neocork". Excellent value ($15).

Comments

[Andrea Hastings]

Are you supposed to drink this chilled?

[jerry]

Absolutely!