Bitch Barossa Grenache 2004

The back label says "bitch" 77 times, followed by "some more".  It is left up to you to decide what that means, because the sentiment would be appropriate for many contemporary situations.  Whatever inspired it, thank goodness it arrived, because it is better than a box of chocolates.

Note added Jan. 2, 2007: The Bitch 2005 has been released and reviewed by Winewaves.

Dan Philips is working with grower David Hickinbotham and winemaker Chris Ringland to bring this 100% Grenache from Barossa to the market.

Tasting Notes: Color: Ruby, translucent.  Aromas: Raspberry, cherry and chocolate and a hint of spice.  On the tongue, the wine feels warm without being heavy, despite the hefty 14.7% alcohol, and is dry without being drying.  The lush fruit and chocolate flavors finish very smoothly.  This one is easy without being uninteresting.

Closure: Screw cap.  Outstanding value ($9).

Winewaves recently reviewed Dan Philip's Marquis-Philips Shiraz 2004, produced from the now defunct partnership between Dan and Sparky & Sarah Marquis.

Comments

[Jodi Uehara]

I would like to purchase a case or so. How would I go about doing this without an account?
Please let me know.
Thank You, Jodi

[Kelda]

Hi, I have the same question from Jodi- where online, can I purchase this wine? I LOVE IT!!!!

[Alaina Blank]

I found this and bought the last 2 bottles in Nashville. I am located in Manassas VA and would love to either order this directly or find a local "source"........ We are seriously considering using this for a bridal shower and need to know it there are whites or a rose that is bottled similar.....

[Sharon Clardy]

You can buy the wine at carlorussowine.com

[Malarkey]

Just had this wine tonight. It's really a nice drinking wine. I was inspired to bitch ;-)

[Julie]

Presale online purchases:
http://www.winelegend.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductId=02381&ProductName=Bitch+Grenache+Barossa+Valley

I do not know what the actual release timeframe is so don't know when it would actually ship but through to share with you all. :)

not sure how that URL is going to go through since it is so long but if you go to http://www.winelegend.com and search for Bitch, you only come up with the one result!

[Rhonda]

Purchased a couple bottles at the Wine Shoppe in Nashville from my my favorite wine steward, Josh. Great for girls night.
I want the C.D. that you gave to them. Where
can I get it? I have to have it for a friends Divorce Party, it will cheer him up
immensley. Pretty Please??!!!! :)

[Dequita Wiedower]

When I discovered this wine I was so excited. Great for girlfriend's birthday's, baby shower's, wedding's, etc... Now it is all gone and can't order on line or buy in the store. Please bring it back soon. I will buy a whole case next time.

[Judith Klinger]

This might make you giggle. We had a blind Grenache wine tasting.
And da' Bitch won! Hands down.

Here is the link: http://aromacucina.typepad.com/aroma_cucina/2007/01/grenache_wine_t.html

Happy New Year to you!
Regards,
Judith Klinger

[Wendy]

I own a liquor store and would like to purchase "Bitch Barossa Grenache" in the Northeast. Connecticut to be exact. Who distributes it here?

[Holley Smith]

I am also looking to purchase more of this. I received some as a gift and cannot locate anymore. Please direct be to the distributor or another liquor store that has this available. Thanks!

[Casie Pagan]

My friend found one bottle of "BITCH at a Kroger in
Atlanta and gave it to me as a gift, we cant fimd it anywhere, AND you cant ship any kind of adult beverage into Georgia. PLEASE HELP
Thank you
Casie

[smittty's package]

can i get this in Georgia? who distributes it in the state.

[sandra couillard]

hi, my name is sandra and i would like to buy some bitch wine. but i done know who sales it , i own a liquor store and i have heard so much about this wine, could you please let me know where i can buy it . thank you miss couillard.

[Debra]

Any place on Cape Cod that might sell Bitch Wine .Thank you

[Cheryl]

I received t his for my birthday - I think it was the name - but the wine was wonderful - I will buy it for my and my bitchy friends

[Kathy Goodpasture]

I heard about this wine from my daughter on a trip to Monroe, N.Y. this past January. I would love to try it. The talk of it is sure Great. I live in the New Orleans area, is there somewhere near by where I can purchase it? Or order it on line? Thank You , Kathy Goodpasture

[gene at salem spirits]

we sell bitch wine in the atlanta area, we are in the conyers ga. area 770-922-7377 give us a call

thank you very much
Gene Hammett

[TL]

In SE Wisconsin, Otto's liquor store sells it

[Brent]

I opened a 2005 Bitch for the first time tonight. When I bought it, at Cental Market in Southlake, TX, I thought they may have pushed it because of the attention getting name. This is NOT a "gimicky" Grenache. While I paid a bit more at $14, I found it to be well worth the price and certainly will not be the last bottle bought.

[Marin Pavia]

i am looking to purchase Bitch wine for a wedding shower party favor and was wondering if you sell them in little bottles. If so, where do I order them. I love this wine. My best friend who is getting married who'd love this.
Thanks
Marin

[jerry]

Hi Marin -
If I could sell this wine I'd be doing very well, but unfortunately Winewaves is not allowed to sell wine due to the restrictive laws of Tennessee. Also, to my knowledge the importer, Grateful Palate has not done a bottling of "splits" - although it would be a brilliant move! Good idea! To wind up this comment, I must say that the supply of Bitch is dwindling down in most places, so good luck! -Jerry/Winewaves

[Grace]

When I first saw this, I thought, "How brilliant! And what an attention getter!" Even if the wine is bad, you have a great label to display. I started looking around for it and had zero luck. Then I mentioned it to my sister, who told me one of her co-workers had a bottle of it sitting on her desk at work! The store she had purchased it at was sold out too. Bummer. But all is not lost...I just happened to be visiting a friend last week and she happened to have two bottles sitting in her wine rack. She sold me one! I now have a 2004 Bitch Grenache. I can't wait to drink it!

[Grace]

P.S. I happened to be searching online for it, and I did find the 2005 Bitch Grenache on www.napacabs.com. They sell it for those of you who can't find it in the store but can have wine shipped to your state.

[William Siek]

I sell Bitch wine at my store in Charlotte, will be able to ship to you if possible.

Contact me at 704-643-6868

Should have about 10 cases left till April.

Bill