It was recorded in 1993 at Caribbean Sound Basin in Trinidad, and the group drew on the local music scene and their recreational activities there.

[3] It was produced by the group and written by the production team The Whole 9 and guitarist D'wayne Wiggins, who sang lead.

[1] Prior to its release, it had received strong airplay, being number one at KJLH Los Angeles and in the top five at WVAZ Chicago.

[11] In a review of Sons of Soul, Derek Ali of the Dayton Daily News cited "Slow Wine" as one of the "gems on this jewel of an album.

"[12] In July 1994, the song's music video was filmed in San Francisco and produced by Nicole Hirsch.