"What a great idea."
That was the almost universal response from people with whom I shared Australian Vintage's new pocket-sized Poco Vino wine range.
The six wines in the Poco Vino collection are all presented in 187ml tubes (effectively a generous glass and a half). Ideal for a picnic, a sneaky drop at the beach or for lunch when one of you wants red and the other wants white.
Poco Vino, which arrived in Australia over the holidays is promoted as "bringing a fresh, faff-free take on wine for those who prefer fun over formality".
The new single-serve bottle (think a larger test tube) is a "go-anywhere, drink-any time" option for those who don't take wine too seriously.
The "little wine with big vibes" comes in six various styles: sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, chardonnay, rosé, pinot noir and shiraz. The nifty mini bottles are shaped to stack neatly in your fridge or on your shelf.
I was pleasantly surprised with the quality given each nifty little test tube sells for just $7.
The entire range comprises slick cheap and cheerful non-vintage quaffers for immediate consumption - and there is no sign as to where fruit has been sourced from.
That said, all six taste as they should - fun and fresh.
I’d enjoy the tart, sassy and dry sauvignon blanc with a Thai curry, the cool chardonnay with some Korean fried chicken, the lighter pinot noir with a gourmet snag, and the savoury shiraz with a lamb chop.
Poco Vino bottles are available at liquor retailers nationwide. Just don't bother cellaring them.
See www.pocovino.com
* Poco Vino is pronounced “Poc-o Veeno” which means “little wine”.
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