Comments on: Playboy wines: a whiff of silicone, airbrush, and softcore tannins

By: léon bayenet

léon bayenet — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:15:16 +0000

Dear Sir, Madam
Being collector of labels of wines, I would like to ask you if he would be possible
To receive 2 or 3 series of your labels playboy by paying them.
By hoping that you will consider my demand.
Receive Sir, Madam the expression of my best greetings.

By: Alex Andrawes

Alex Andrawes — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:48:47 +0000

Several people reading this blog have contacted me requesting press/scores on the 2008 Playboy Collector’s Series Wines:

2006 Sette Ponti Oreno – 96 Wine Spectator (Top Wines of 2008 – #16)
2006 San Guido Guidalberto – 92 Wine Spectator
2005 Vilafonte Series C – Series M (a 2nd tier) got a 90 by Wine Spectator, Series C consistently gets 90-91 Pts.
2005 RODA Cirsion 93 Pts by Wine Spectator
2006 Groom Wine Maker’s Barrell Selection Shiraz (non-reserve got 91 pts by Wine Spectator)
2005 Robert Craig Mount Veeder, not yet scored, but last three vintages 90-91 pts by Wine Spectator.

Robert Parker’s scores are much in tune with these scores as well.

Best regards,

Alexander Andrawes
CEO, President
Playboywines.com, PersonalWine.com, Wines.com

By: Lar (Sour Grapes)

Lar (Sour Grapes) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:32:40 +0000

Sacre bleu! What next? Prosecco in a can with Paris Hilton on the front?

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By: Alex Andrawes

Alex Andrawes — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:26:17 +0000

While we are excited and very proud of our partnership with Playboy, we understood from the beginning that it would be somewhat controversial. Its a product that is specifically designed for Playboy Collectors and Wine Collectors. We appreciate all feedback and hope we can continue to market wines in new and innovative ways. Thank you and have a good evening. – Alex Andrawes CEO, Pervino Inc.

By: Mrs. Williams

Mrs. Williams — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:41:32 +0000

Oh, how cute, you can see her bottom right through her clothes. It’s almost like violating her privacy in real life, only–you know–she’s in on the joke. How droll and retro. (blech)

While the Playboy label is considerably stupider, the Mouton *is* oddly disturbing. Is it supposed to be a naked child?

By: caroline

caroline — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:43:03 +0000

Their label for the Schug is particularly, erm, revealing; how did they get this by those dour, green-visored regulators at the Treasury Department?

sexism’s always a good argument

By: Playboy wines, li comprereste? : Vino24

Playboy wines, li comprereste? : Vino24 — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:01:15 +0000

[...] E certo, come potete vedere dall’immagine sopra, il 2003 Schug Heritage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ha ispirato una bionda che si strappa parte del vestito lasciando scoperto il suo c***! Se fanno questo effetto … I costi ovviamente non sono proprio tranquilli: ad esempio, il prima menzionato 2003 Schug Heritage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon costa 50 dollari, ma quello con la bionda di playboy ne costa 86. Così come il St. Supery Dollarhide Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 costa normalmente 70 dollari, mentre con l’icona di un altra bionda affascinante lievita a 112,73 dollari (il rapporto dei prezzi lo ha fatto Dr. Vino) [...]

By: Dylan

Dylan — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:47:29 +0000

This is nice partnership for the wines involved. Collectors and readers will consider the wines just for their association with the publication. The principle of this is no different than branding Yoplait yogurt with a pink ribbon; as a company align with causes and interests that touch people and they will come to you.

What relationships haven’t been sparked by creating such common ground? Of course in this case, it’s not about cause as much as an interest in pin-ups.

By: WineWench

WineWench — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:12:15 +0000

Yeah, so given the amount of women out there buying wine, where are the beefcakes for us? I always welcome a stiff drink!

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By: Brian Williams

Brian Williams — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:09:12 +0000

pretty cool. As an avid playboy reader and wine collector I’m signing up today

By: Mark Ashley

Mark Ashley — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:04:14 +0000

I’m sure glad the sommeliers who selected these wines are “credible.” Not respected, admired, or notable, but at least credible.

I would also have accepted sommeliers who are plausible, conceivable, and “in the realm of possibility.”