El Bandito I Wish I was a Ninja

Nothing groundbreaking to report here. Yes, it's a sweet pét-nat, and no, I don't care. This is pool wine that demands big, thirsty gulps rather than contemplation. It's not trying to be intellectual or challenging - it just wants you to have a good time. And sitting by the pool with this bottle? Pure bliss.

Yes, we can wave our arms around and argue about the wisdom of such high dosage, but honestly, I don't give a damn. I'm not afraid of sugar, especially when the balance is this spot-on. This wine is just pure fun to drink - don't go looking for profundity because it's not offering any. What it does offer is gorgeous texture that demands big, happy gulps. This is wine for living, not thinking. Beauty in its simplicity. One of my absolute favourite pet-nats, and I'll fight anyone who says high dosage can't work. Sometimes wine should just make you smile like an idiot, and this delivers that in spades.