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Vixen: it’s an all female rock band, it’s an all female fox, it’s an all female football team, IT’S AN ALL FEMALE WINE! Ok, so maybe not a female wine, but Vixen Syrah is a foxy red that will have you lickin’ your chops like the fox that caught the goose in Grandma’s henhouse.

Vixen. I love that word; it possesses so many possibilities for varied usage. Technically speaking, a vixen is: A female fox; A shrewish, ill-tempered or spiteful woman; a virago*; An attractive woman who often takes advantage of men. One of Santa’s reindeer (ok, maybe the last definition is not exactly technical). A vixen conjures thoughts of an alluring, yet perhaps dangerous adventure. A taste of temptation with a nip of naughty thrown in. Naked Winery aims to tease, and their Vixen Syrah is right in line with their other sumptuous wines.

This wine is bold and fruity. It’s intrepid introduction to the senses begins with a juicy berry bouquet and luscious cherry palate. But don’t start thinking this temptress from the wine rack is pure sweet innocence. It’s got a foxy bite of tannins and spice that reminds you whose in charge of the experience. Even the vintner suggests you bring your whip to this tasting! Hubba hubba hubba!

This sexy red charmer is not for the faint of heart. It will pair well with rich cheeses and of course the Vixen will cuddle right up with lamb.

* Virago is a term that refers to a strong, brave, or warlike woman (from Latin vir "a man", compare Tomboy). The term has also been used to refer to a noisy, bossy, and scolding woman. It is closely related to termagant, which is a quarrelsome, scolding woman and shrew, which is a nagging woman.

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