Passion Pop
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Passion Pop is an Australian brand of alcoholic beverage classified as a carbonated, fruit-flavored sparkling wine. It is typically sold in 750ml glass champenoise bottles, similar to those used for other sparkling wines and champagnes.
The 'Original' variant is flavored with passion fruit, while other available flavors include mixed berry, strawberry, peach, and watermelon.{{Cite web |title=OUR PRODUCTS |url=https://passionpop.com.au/collections/frontpage |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=PassionPop |language=en}}
Passion Pop was created by Frank "Pop" Miranda between 1977 and 1978 at the C-Seka winery in Griffith, New South Wales. The rights to the beverage were later acquired by Australian Vintage, which is currently responsible for its production and distribution.{{Cite web |title=Passion Pop - Australian Vintage |url=https://avlwines.com.au/portfolio/brand/passion-pop/ |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=avlwines.com.au |language=en-AU}}
Description
Passion Pop is labelled as a carbonated, flavoured beverage. At 9.5% alcohol, one 750 mL Champagne-style glass bottle contains 5.3 standard drinks.{{Cite web |title=OUR PRODUCTS |url=https://passionpop.com.au/collections/frontpage |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=PassionPop |language=en}} It was among the early beverage products in Australia to use a plastic stopper (or "cork").{{cite news | author=Maynard | author-link=Maynard (Australian media personality) | url=http://www.abc.net.au/newcastle/stories/s1386596.htm |title=I'll have half a dozen "Old Farts" and a "Legover", thanks | publisher=1233 ABC Newcastle |date=17 June 2005 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070208223834/http://www.abc.net.au/newcastle/stories/s1386596.htm |archive-date = 8 February 2007}}
Public image
Passion Pop has been referenced in Australian popular culture, particularly in relation to its availability and appeal among younger consumers. When, in 2008, the New South Wales Police Force launched a campaign aimed at addressing underage drinking and promoting responsible alcohol consumption, it was named 'Operation Passion Pop.'{{Cite web |date=2018-04-19 |title=Someone Found Passion Pop On The Menu At a Restaurant In Sri Lanka And The Fine Vintage Is Selling For $60 A Bottle |url=https://goat.com.au/booze/someone-found-passion-pop-on-the-menu-at-a-restaurant-in-sri-lanka-and-the-fine-vintage-is-selling-for-60-a-bottle/ |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=GOAT |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |date=2008-07-08 |title=Operation Passion Pop fights underage drinking |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-07-08/operation-passion-pop-fights-underage-drinking/2497546 |access-date=2023-07-08 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}
Pop Culture
The name "Passion Pop" has also appeared in film and television titles:
=Film and Television References=
- Short Film "Passion Pop" (2025): Directed by Chris Elena, this upcoming short film features actors Courtney Cavallaro, Emma Wright, Chantelle Jamieson, and Laneikka Denne. Specific plot details are limited.{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/thecurbau/p/DGcpms1Tf58/ |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=www.instagram.com}}
- Surf Film "Passion Pop" (2006): A surf film showcases the talents of surfers like Taj Burrow, Andy Irons, Joel Parkinson, James Wood, Jordy Smith, Shaun Cansdell, and Luke Dorrington.{{Cite web |last=Pinto |first=Luís M. |title=Passion Pop |url=https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-movies/passion-pop |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=Surfertoday |language=en-us}}