Sunday, September 28, 2008

Winds of Change

A pinotage/shiraz blend from, once again, South Africa. Winds of Change is a somewhat geopolitically-charged red wine:

- Certified Organic (Control Union Group of The Netherlands)

- Certified Fair Trade (label is registered with Fair Trade Canada)

- Winds of Change is an official participant in South Africa's BEE - Black Economic Empowerment.

- The sale of Winds of Change will bring a direct benefit to the village of Sonop.

Wow, after I read all that I was feeling so good about myself I almost forgot to drink this sassy little number. But the extremely cheesy brand name brought me back around in a hurry.

Politics aside, this is a nice one. A blackberry and wild currant nose gives way to smooth textures and a complex follow through extending through pepper, berry and nutmeg undertones. A vanilla and black licorice afterlinger will keep you company until the next swallow. It makes me feel nice; the buzz is sweet and lowdown.

Organic. Free trade. Feel-good. Politically correct. But tasty enough that I'd still buy it from a Malaysian sweat-shop baron.


13.5 alc. / vol.
750 ml - $15

Rating: 4.0
Feels like: human rights.