Buckfast Tonic Wine - Tasting Notes

Hahaha that proper made me laugh

I read some comments and found one describing the wine as such, being enriched with caffeine. But wow!, nonetheless. That sounds just awful.

Kind of like being under a bridge on one's knees orally pleasing a vagrant while simulataneously drinking liquified meth through a dirty rag. But in a good way though - definitely give it a try

I think the description of the flavours were largely apt, barring the negative connotations. When thought about as its own category of beverage I think they can be pleasant. Just don't think you're going to be getting some wine, because that's not really what it is.

Box wine is actually a staple in Sweden where I live, but again without the negative connotations. Great way to be able to enjoy wine in moderation without having it spoil early - having to either commit to finishing a full bottle or have it spoil is a major hassle.

As someone that lives in a wine country and has been trying a different bottle every week(at least) for the past 4 years, I can promise you that there's good stuff above 12€ as well.

I've had tons of 3-10€ bottles and quite a few above 10 as well. Sure, there's diminishing returns, as with everything, but there's more than just fluff. Provided you buy quality and not just a name or stuff that's overpriced just because.

Obviously if you're expecting a 30€ bottle to be twice as good as a 10€ one you're gonna have a bad time. But for a special occasion, splurging a bit on something a bit better is a real option.

A good wine does not have to be expensive. I actually should not be.

The expensive ones usually don't live up to the name anymore, it's just branding. Mechanized harvest (because big game) pulls in bad berries, leaves and insects too, makig the taste worse, not unlike the cheap wines. You're likely to have a better experience with a local small winery.

A good wine does not have to be expensive. I actually should not be.

Hard agree, price is a feature. My favourite wines are generally Chilean or Argentinian for less than €10 a bottle, and they are out of this world as far as flavour is concerned.

Buying wine as an investment sounds like a good way to end up with a bunch of really expensive vinegar

mixing a depressant with a stimulant so they cancel out

If that's the fast part of the name, I'm not sure I want to know where the buck comes from.

Weird.

Not sure if I am missing your joke here, but British humour can pretty vicious at times. This is perhaps one of the mildest examples I have seen

people who enjoy public parks or ride public transportation

I think those were euphamisms for homeless people who are already very familiar with the taste of Special Brew