Wine Stain of the Week this week comes from the playground of Florida - South Beach, Miami. We introduce “Little Miss Bibble” and her owner I. G. Cortez, a leading online influencer, often under the influence of fine wine online.
They are known for their impeccable style, chic Miami fashionista gatherings, pics of meals and feel-good reels and this time also badly timed spills.
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2002 Dom Pérignon Rosé on a South Beach influencers insta-puppy
The Wine
This week’s infamous spill involves a bottle of 2002 Dom Pérignon Rosé, a champagne celebrated for its bold energy and beautiful aromatics. Esteemed for its radiant salmon hue and its intricate balance of sweet and savory – strawberry milkshake creamed on a bed of honey-drizzled Veal – this vintage is a favorite among collectors. Its bubbles whisper to you like a midnight haunting, making it not just a Champagne but an experiment in decadence.
The Chihuahua
Little Miss Bibble, the pint-sized Chihuahua diva of Miami, is the furry companion of Instagram sensation I. G. Chavez. This tiny trendsetter rules her social media kingdom with paws of iron and puppy dog eyes that could make a priest turn to gangsterdom. Clad in bespoke outfits that rival those of her owner and with her own VIP spot at Miami’s chicest cafés, L.M.B.’s antics on Instagram showcase her charming personality and glamorous lifestyle.
The Spill
The accident occurred at one of I.G. Cortez’s infamous rooftop soirées, attended by Miami’s elite such as Dippy P, The G-Rinse and Kutie Sardonika. In an attempt to snap the perfect Insta-moment, Jasper placed his cherished bottle of Dom Pérignon next to Little Miss Bibble, who was perched adorably in her custom baby carriage. As he adjusted his selfie stick for the ultimate shot, L.M.B, startled by a descending drone, leapt out of the buggy, tipping over the precious bottle. In slow motion, the champagne cascaded down, drenching her in a fizzy flood, turning her coat into a sticky, pink mess.
The Dog Stain
“Initially, the floral and fruity notes of the champagne, such as peaches, strawberries, and delicate hints of rose blossom, find themselves juxtaposed against a backdrop of complex flavors of dog fur. Subtle undertones of citrus, red berry, snacky treats and autolytic flavors reveal themselves mid-palate that knit together and lead into a long and memorable finish.”
The aftermath was a sight to behold; Little Miss Bibble, now a walking advertisement for rosé champagne, shimmered under the Miami sun, her fur a testament to the mishap. The spill was disastrous yet visually striking, prompting a flood of comments and reactions from Cortez's followers. The irony was not lost on his audience, who found the mishap both hilarious and fitting, given I.G.’s often outrageous displays.
Initially devastated, I.G.’s despair quickly turned to opportunism as he realized the potential of the moment he captured on video. The clip went viral, bringing even more followers to his already popular Instagram page. In true influencer fashion, he had spun the incident, marketing it as Little Miss Bibble’s debut in performance art. I. G. Cortez, ever the optimist, now jokes about launching a line of wine-inspired dog fur dyes.
