Never say that Taco Bell doesn’t think “outside of the box.” Just after they took their beloved their Mexican pizza off their menu, Taco Bell is now rolling out a Jalapeño Noir wine.
Touted as a “tantalizing combination,” Taco Bell introduced the custom wine to pair with its launch of a new menu item, Toasted Cheesy Chalupa.
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Just one catch: right now, this spicy libation will only be available to Taco Bell fans in Canada, starting on Wednesday.
According to CNN’s Jordan Valinsky, the bottles will sell for $25 in Canada or $19 in the United States. Jalapeño Noir connoisseurs can also buy the wine on Taco Bell Canada’s website. The wine won’t be sold in the U.S. until the new chalupa rolls out in November, Valinsky added.
“The luxurious Toasted Cheesy Chalupa’s about to meet its best bud. Bonjour, Jalapeño Noir. Available 09/16.2020,” Taco Bell wrote on its Canadian Twitter account.
The luxurious Toasted Cheesy Chalupa’s about to meet its bougie best bud. Bonjour, Jalapeño Noir. Available 09/16/2020 on https://t.co/qogDEKPnL8. #WineAndToastedCheesy pic.twitter.com/Vq5JV7MYIA
— Taco Bell Canada (@TacoBellCanada) September 14, 2020
“The rich taste and crunchy texture of the beloved Toasted Cheesy Chalupa complements notes of wild strawberry, cherry and beetroot in this silky limited-edition red wine,” Taco Bell Canada said in a press release.
The luxurious Toasted Cheesy Chalupa’s about to meet its bougie best bud. Bonjour, Jalapeño Noir. Available 09/16/2020 on tacobell.ca. #WineAndToastedCheesy
Posted by Taco Bell Canada on Monday, September 14, 2020
News of this intoxicating menu item had Taco Bell fans chiming in on Twitter.
“So, who’s road tripping to Canada with me???” Lucy Ruessy tweeted.
“This is vile and where can I buy some?” Bill Thrilliam tweeted.
“Who in the hell is running Taco Bell right now?” NP Amms commented.
“Please tell me I can import this into Washington here in the States. We’re just across the border. Just across the border,” Twitter user David Ellis commented.
“As an American who loves jalapenos, I need this.” Twitter user Lauren Taylor said.
“How can we get our hands on TacoBellCanada’s inventory?” Luije tweeted.
Ok, Texans–want to start a petition to get Jalapeño Noir over here? Or do you think it will be a “less-than-irresistible,” seriously vile offering?