Fat Bastard Wine claims that they named their spirits after, “a British expression describing a particularly rich and full wine.” I still think they’re taking a shot at my beer gut. Lucky for them the wine is good, so they will not be receiving a complaint letter.
   

Fat Bastard’s vineyards are located in the Languedoc Roussillon region of Southern France. We sampled the Shiraz – a full-bodied red with a hint of berries and spice, and the Chardonnay – a golden white with a vanilla and hazelnut aroma. Not so subtle stab at my weight problem aside, Fat Bastard made for a very enjoyable drink. Both the red and the white went down smoothly and left us wanting more. I shared my bottles with a few friends and asked them what they thought. “A hint of mint,” one proclaimed, thoughtfully. “I detect roses,” said another. I encouraged the aspiring vintners to continue analyzing as I quickly reached for the last of the Shiraz, rubbing my bulging gut.   
If you can manage to not take the name “Fat Bastard” personally, Thierry Boudinaud and Guy Anderson do make great wine. If you still feel that the label is referencing your spare tire, address all angry comments to www.fatbastardwine.com.

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