• A Chilean red wine called Palin Syrah enjoyed a robust selling record in the Yield Wine Bar of California, until Republican Party presidential candidate John McCain chose Sarah Palin for his running mate. Says bar owner Chris Tavelli, sales of the certified organic Palin Syrah have plummeted.

    1. Imported exclusively by North Berkeley ImportsSerious Eats: Palin Syrah Wine Drops in Sales... (September 22, 2008)
    2. Original tasting note: white pepper, madrone, drySerious Eats: Palin Syrah Wine Drops in Sales... (September 22, 2008)
    3. Patron suggests: moosemeat, salmon, hint of gunpowderSerious Eats: Palin Syrah Wine Drops in Sales... (September 22, 2008)

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    "I don’t know. I guess it depends on how the election goes."--Yield Wine bar owner Chris Tavelli, on whether he'll continue to stock Palin SyrahSerious Eats: Palin Syrah Wine Drops in Sales... (September 22, 2008)

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