Have you ever needed a smile? I have lately. This past week has been a difficult one. In the midst of dealing with painful and sad events, a friend gave me some smiles. One of those smiles came on a bottle of wine. Every one of the smiles helped brighten the days.
Oreana Project Happiness Syrah (actually pROjECt hApPine$S SYRah on the back of the bottle) has only a smiley face on the front of the bottle. It stands out and grabs your attention. Unfortunately, the Syrah on the inside does not. It has a flat, almost sour taste, and none of the typical characteristics of a Syrah. Then again, it is a bargain wine sold for about $6 at Trader Joes. Expectations cannot be too high for a wine at such a low price. I can only hope future vintages will improve. The vintage of this particular one is unknown because I could not find it printed on the bottle.
Have you been disappointed in a wine recently? If so, did you purchase it based on the label? Or other reasons? Comment below and share your wine letdown. Recommendations for a good Syrah is welcome also. Cheers!
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Terry B Gardner (@tbgdesign) says
yeah…I kind of suspected the bottle would be the best part of that wine.
Renee says
Fun bottle though. Just wish the wine followed through with the happiness. It would be a great one for a gift basket.
The Sediment Blog says
So the label should really be… 🙁
The Sediment Blog
Renee says
Probably, but I’m sure a sad face would not sell as much as the smiley face does.
amy @ fearless homemaker says
bummer that the wine wasn’t as good as the label. i say, keep the bottle + use it as a bud vase. or just leave it on a counter to remind you of the great friends you have that want to send smiles your way. =) then go out + get yourself some tastier wine! =)
Renee says
It is such a cute bottle. I certainly appreciate good friends and the smiles I get from them.