X Winery (Reed Renaudin)

Big Gun California Red Blend

8.750 ratings
8.34 pro ratings
California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Lauren Pattani-Wright

The big gun has big flavor! Wonderful full-bodied red goes with everything

The big gun has big flavor! Wonderful full-bodied red goes with everything

1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2019
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

8.6

Big, juicy, and very fruit forward. High acidity in the mid-palate throws everything out of whack a bit, but finishes pleasingly and dry.

Big, juicy, and very fruit forward. High acidity in the mid-palate throws everything out of whack a bit, but finishes pleasingly and dry.

Apr 9th, 2016
Matt Young

Really enjoyed this one. Very interesting blend. Somewhat light honestly but still big flavor. Definitely easy to drink, went well with the pork we made. Would buy again

Really enjoyed this one. Very interesting blend. Somewhat light honestly but still big flavor. Definitely easy to drink, went well with the pork we made. Would buy again

Jan 13th, 2014
Wine101Hamden

Big red blend coming from the X Winery people out of Napa. 75% Syrah with Merlot, Carignane, CabFranc & Petite Verdot rounding out the massively tannic blend. 4 days later the tannins are mellowing it but still showing structure. Dark Berry fruit on the nose. On the palate it's all brick earthy tones with cinnamon, mace along with other baking spices and tobacco. Tart Unripened plum skins on the short tannic finish. On its own, after multiple nights of being opened, it's still medium to full bodied tannins persisting. Grilling up some steaks as we type to see how the wine interacts with some fatty rib eyes😋😉🍷im sure the wine is better suited for food.

Big red blend coming from the X Winery people out of Napa. 75% Syrah with Merlot, Carignane, CabFranc & Petite Verdot rounding out the massively tannic blend. 4 days later the tannins are mellowing it but still showing structure. Dark Berry fruit on the nose. On the palate it's all brick earthy tones with cinnamon, mace along with other baking spices and tobacco. Tart Unripened plum skins on the short tannic finish. On its own, after multiple nights of being opened, it's still medium to full bodied tannins persisting. Grilling up some steaks as we type to see how the wine interacts with some fatty rib eyes😋😉🍷im sure the wine is better suited for food.

May 15th, 2016
Flora Bokma

Dark, chalky, full bodied. Be careful when draining the last swallows.. there is sediment! But don’t be put off by that. This is a nice wine. Smoky, masculine, leathery, spicy with a hint of dark fruit and grapes(imagine that!) and blackberries.

Dark, chalky, full bodied. Be careful when draining the last swallows.. there is sediment! But don’t be put off by that. This is a nice wine. Smoky, masculine, leathery, spicy with a hint of dark fruit and grapes(imagine that!) and blackberries.

Jul 4th, 2019
Thomas M Absalom

nice clean fruit, balanced - good blend, will buy again.

nice clean fruit, balanced - good blend, will buy again.

Dec 8th, 2016
John Clinton

#blorph

Sep 14th, 2016
Robyn Hippie Watts

Enjoyable red blend.

Enjoyable red blend.

Aug 4th, 2016
htPNTS

Not too shabby

Not too shabby

Jan 13th, 2016
Emily_Suzanne

Yummy, woodsy and easy to drink.

Yummy, woodsy and easy to drink.

Dec 13th, 2015