January 6th, 2009
I received a most peculiar e-mail today from Bacchus Wine shop for a sparkler called “Forty Four: Barack Obama Sparkling Wine.” It’s a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Ugni blanc (the grape typically used in Cognac) which sounds quite odd to me. I guess it doesn’t matter what it tastes like since most people will buy it as a collectible for their shelves. The name derives from the fact that Obama is soon to be the country’s 44th president.
“On November 4th, 2008, Barack Hussein Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States, as the first minority person to achieve the great office since the founding of the union. This commemorative bottle of Sparkling Wine celebrates Obama’s historic achievement; a toast to the human spirit’s ability to accomplish great deeds despite the odds. Reflect and enjoy!”
It’s available at the Bacchus online store or for direct purchase via Google Checkout.
I’m sure this isn’t the first Obama themed potable on the market. Have you found any other Obama commemorative bottlings? Consumed any?
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