The Little Penguin unveils Pink Penguin
Neither red nor white, this eclectic wine pairs elegantly with summer menus.
24/06/05 America's most fun-loving wine, the Little Penguin, introduces a sophisticated new wine, nicknamed the "Pink Penguin." Neither red nor white, this eclectic wine pairs elegantly with summer menus. Like the classic French-style summer wines enjoyed by al fresco diners around the continent, the Pink Penguin is light and fresh. Not too dry and definitely not sweet, it's the perfect alternative to an everyday white wine.
Specially blended to complement summertime foods and outdoor lifestyles, a glass of the Pink Penguin is perfect for a summer dinner party or day at the beach with friends. A cross between a blush and a dry rose -- the Pink Penguin is pretty, pink, full-bodied, and features the fresh fruit flavors for which Shiraz grapes are known.
This great tasting wine will please the occasional wine drinker who prefers chilled white wines as well as the wine enthusiast who is looking for alternative wine styles. And its perfect pink hue is a great fashion accessory for the current feminine frocks -- from the barely-there bikinis to ethnic, bohemian prints so hot right now ... and you won't need rose-colored glasses.
The Little Penguin is reinventing the blush table wine category and renaming it "Pink." The Pink Penguin is a new choice for wine drinkers looking for something fun and fresh. It takes the classic character of a French rose and blends it with the appealing fruit flavors and quality winemaking of an Australian Shiraz for a completely new taste.
Like the Little Penguin Shiraz, the Pink Penguin has hints of chocolate and berry flavors that go well with summer foods or other casual occasions when a lighter wine is preferred. Meant to be drunk young and fresh, the Pink Penguin gets its color from the red grape skins that are removed after the first day of the fermentation process. It's fitting that the Little Penguin is one of the first wineries to introduce a White Shiraz, given that Australia first championed Shiraz wines, inspiring other wine producing countries to catch the Shiraz wave.
With its fresh fruit flavors and light, crisp taste, people will be ready to "think Pink" after drinking a glass of the Pink Penguin. It goes well with a wide range of foods that make summertime entertaining so memorable and fun -- from spicy barbecue that demands a full-bodied wine to more delicate foods that usually require a crisp, fresh white wine. The Pink Penguin pairs well with fresh fruit, cheese, and even chocolate-dipped strawberries.
The Little Penguin brand is the latest project in a long history of innovation at Southcorp Wines. This light-hearted, witty Australian brand was developed to reach out to today's casual wine consumer. The Little Penguin wines are made in a fresh fruit-forward style and crafted for early enjoyment. The range features a Chardonnay, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and now, a White Shiraz. In the year since its launch, the Little Penguin has already sold one million cases for North America and is the 7th largest Australian wine brand in the USA. Based on the rapid sales, the Little Penguin now ranks among the top five most successful premium wine brand launches in North American history.
