Bota Box Vineyards

Nighthawk Black California Red Blend

8.7105 ratings
8.63 pro ratings
California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Kelli Winkowski

Very nice smooth blend wine. I like it better than their other red blend. Color is deep and rich

Very nice smooth blend wine. I like it better than their other red blend. Color is deep and rich

3 people found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2016
BrainsNBuns

A good selection for a boxed wine at this price point. Tastes like someone should make preserves out of it. The flavor is bold and the tannins are low. Take some to holiday party!

A good selection for a boxed wine at this price point. Tastes like someone should make preserves out of it. The flavor is bold and the tannins are low. Take some to holiday party!

2 people found it helpfulNov 25th, 2017
Brian Ager

Smoky blackberry jam with hints of cedar, light tannins and just a tinge of sweetness. Certainly not a complex wine but definitely the best one from a box I've ever had. Paired wonderfully with roasted Mexican corn on the cob 🌽. ($17) [6/26/17]

Smoky blackberry jam with hints of cedar, light tannins and just a tinge of sweetness. Certainly not a complex wine but definitely the best one from a box I've ever had. Paired wonderfully with roasted Mexican corn on the cob 🌽. ($17) [6/26/17]

2 people found it helpfulJun 20th, 2017
Carrie Groff

Nice,dark and bold box wine. A little tart with hints of cherry and plum. Very smooth and would taste great with dark chocolate.

Nice,dark and bold box wine. A little tart with hints of cherry and plum. Very smooth and would taste great with dark chocolate.

2 people found it helpfulNov 9th, 2016
John Behrens

This is legit! Obviously a Malbec-heavy blend. Dark plummy fruit with an aspect of cherry brightness, velvety tannins that still grab on the tongue a bit. Nice silky body and full lingering dark cherry and black currant flavor with hints of prunes and black olives. For a boxed wine, this is ridiculous.

This is legit! Obviously a Malbec-heavy blend. Dark plummy fruit with an aspect of cherry brightness, velvety tannins that still grab on the tongue a bit. Nice silky body and full lingering dark cherry and black currant flavor with hints of prunes and black olives. For a boxed wine, this is ridiculous.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2016
Dominik Jan

Terrible, horrible, no good, really really bad box wine

Terrible, horrible, no good, really really bad box wine

1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2015
Steve Scharf

Very good

Very good

May 12th, 2022
David Weaver

Deep dark purple in the glass. Bursting with jammy blackberry with some raspberry and soft oak on the nose. Dark berries and oak on the tongue with medium body, well integrated moderate tannins, and moderate acidity. Slight bitterness on the finish that lingers for a handful of seconds. A nice straightforward and pleasant table wine.

Deep dark purple in the glass. Bursting with jammy blackberry with some raspberry and soft oak on the nose. Dark berries and oak on the tongue with medium body, well integrated moderate tannins, and moderate acidity. Slight bitterness on the finish that lingers for a handful of seconds. A nice straightforward and pleasant table wine.

Jan 8th, 2021
Ray Vanderhoff

Big and jammy blackberry fruit dominates. Reminds me of grape jelly. Hints of caramel and vanilla. Cannot taste any organics at all.

Big and jammy blackberry fruit dominates. Reminds me of grape jelly. Hints of caramel and vanilla. Cannot taste any organics at all.

Jul 17th, 2020
Jeremy Autry

Can’t beat it for the money, but does not hold 4 bottles of wine.

Can’t beat it for the money, but does not hold 4 bottles of wine.

Jun 13th, 2020