A win for both Bombvinos and local oenophiles, Bb Sunshine is touted as a casual vino best enjoyed by the beach
Wines are usually touted for their European pedigree; reds from Italy, and champagne from the French. But what about something Filipino? Could a tropical country—known for having the best beaches in the world—possibly enjoy a bottle of its very own? Granted, we’re not particularly famous for our grapes, but that shouldn’t preclude us from having something to satisfy our palate. Seeing this gap in the market, Bombvinos has partnered with Konpira Maru Wine Company to create a light white wine with notes of green mangoes and fresh pineapples. Celine Mallari, the PR and community relations manager of Bombvinos, shares, “I’m sure you’ve noticed that when you drink traditional red or white wines, they’re kind of heavy. When you drink them, you want to be somewhere cold because the wines tend to warm you up. It’s not something you want to bust out here, in the Philippines.”
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True enough, Filipinos tend to gravitate more towards lighter drinks. As such, Bombvinos created a wine that’s meant to be enjoyed here, on our very own turf. Best paired with beloved Filipino snacks, Bb Sunshine—their cheekily named bottle of vino—packs plenty of natural flavours. Made with Australian grapes, but catered towards the local palate, Bb Sunshine was in fact, inspired by a local movie.
Joey Osmeña, one of Bombvinos’ founders, shares how Bb Sunshine embodies an iconic scene in Joey’s Temptation Island. In it, a character exclaims: “Walang tubig, walang pagkain, o eh di magsayaw na lang tayo! [No water, no food! Then let's just dance!]”. Temptation Island tells us to dance our problems away—something many Filipinos will no doubt resonate with.
“Bb Sunshine [and its launch] are packed with a lot of intention when it comes to Filipino identity,” shares Mallari. The event, which took place in the historic Bahay Nakpil-Bautista, welcomed guests to the heart of Quiapo. Situated across its namesake church, the home itself was a residence to prominent figures in Filipino history. Gregoria de Jesus, Lakambini of the Katipunan revolutionary movement and her husband, Julio Nakpil, a musical composer and soldier appointed by Andres Bonifacio as Vice-President Supremo of the Katipunan are just two of the incredible people who have claimed this house as their own.
Surrounded by incredible photos of Manila and the former tenants of Bahay Nakpil-Bautista, guests enjoyed a sunny afternoon with a glass of Bb Sunshine in hand, paired with delicious chicharon, toast with kesong puti and tocino crumble, empanadas, and ensaladang tostada from the talented chef Don Baldosano of Linamnam MNL.
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