Haiku Cubed

When I was home for Mother’s Day my mom gave me a Wine Cube she picked up at Target on a shopping trip. Isn’t it fantastic the ways moms will continue to buy you random stuff that makes them think of you, even when you’re a confirmed adult? Thanks, Mom.

The cube I tried has the equivalent of two 750 mL bottles inside and fits snugly into a small space in your fridge. I really enjoyed giving it a whirl, especially since it’s so cute. I would definitely take the cube along with me to a party this summer—it’s good enough to not be declared bad on the spot (can’t you picture them saying, “Oh horror! Boxed wine!”) but forgettable enough you won’t mind if it’s scarfed by a drunken party-goer or two when you’re getting your BBQ outside.

What else to say about this thing? It’s available exclusively at Target, and it’s inexpensive—$9 for the equivalent of two bottles. I tried the 2003 California Cabernet-Shiraz blend, and they’ve got a few more types available, including Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. But what I really like about the cube is that it’s further evidence of good ole’ Tar-jay’s successful movement into the realm of hip and cool stuff. First they had Isaac, now they’ve got the cube.

The taste? Really simple, but not bad. I didn’t think the stuff really merited a serious tasting note, so, taking a cue from my buddies over at Red Wine Haiku blog, I thought I’d try my hand at the medium to describe the stuff succinctly and cutely. Appropriately, in other words.

oh so compact cube!
Syrah is juicy and hot
simple but pleasant

Props go out to my buddies at Red Wine Haiku blog, for inspiration for this piece.