This is a wine designed to be a big, plush, Barossa-style Shiraz, with silky tannins, black fruit, soft, creamy texture, mouth-filling, and a long finish. It's a wine that will body slam your tongue.
luchador (luch-a-door)
Functions: noun. Usage: Spanish word.
1) fighter. 2) wrestler. 3) a wine that will body slam your tongue.
El Jefe comes from a long and distinguished line of wrestlers and winemakers. He likes to drink Champagne in the bath while listening to old Tupac records.
Gigante likes to make pastry, drink beer and eat sheep. He’s a huge James Dean fan and has passed the first level Master Sommelier exam.
Malo is feared in every state of Mexico and likes to play strip poker. He was hired by Michael Jackson to provide security during the recording of “Bad”.
El Rey collects hair and follows the Philadelphia Eagles. He has never taken steroids.
Inferno loves crab cocktail, tangerines and Baked Alaska. His favorite scent is Heiress. Prefers Roumier to Rousseau.
Temblor is proud to have been Client #10, is addicted to dumplings, and belongs to the Rosicrucian Order. He hates Leprechauns and biting his cheek.
El Diamante rubs spicy peppers in his eyes and has had five wives. The hammerhead is his favorite shark and he loves spooning.
Gato Loco is a world-famous orchid collector. He owns four iPods and believes vinyl is for weenies. He never buys water or women.
Wines: Shiraz
Place: Barossa Valley, Australia
Winery: R Wines, Australia
Designer: Morning Breath, Brooklyn
Availability: Limited.