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A follow-up for you. Here's some stuff I found about my self-declared house wine: Fat Bastard Shiraz. Remember, it doesn't have to be expensive, it has to taste good. This one comes with my personal recommendation.

Fat Bastard 2000 Shiraz ($12): When French winemaker Thierry Boundinaud first tasted the wine he created in collaboration with United Kingdom wine merchant Guy Anderson, he reportedly remarked, "Now that is a fat bastard." And so the wine was named. (Sorry to disappoint Austin Powers fans.) Earthy aromas, great balance and delicious blackberry flavors make this wine a great value. Try it with baby back, baby back, baby back ribs. ****

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Fat Bastard Shiraz 2000

This elegantly named wine from the Pays d'Oc is 100 per cent Shiraz. Note that they call it "Shiraz," the Australian name for the grape, rather than "Syrah," the name generally used in France. And Australians often use "bastard" as a term of affection. So is this Shiraz made in Down Under style? Well, it's not one of those blowsy blockbusters that make their way across the Pacific, but it is a really well-made, delicious, medium-bodied Shiraz. Its flavours of ripe dark fruit and spices, nicely framed by soft tannins, will go really well with many richly seasoned meat dishes. Try it with lamb seasoned with Provençal herbs. Alcohol 12.5 per cent and $14.95 a bottle. LCBO No. 563122.

And the label:
[img]http://www.worldsofwine.com/citizen/2002-03-13/fatbastard.jpg[/img]