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Dark Horse Wines

The Original No. 01 A California Big Red Blend

8.7577 ratings
8.56 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

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Dark Horse WinesCalifornia, USARed Blend
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Karyn Insler
9.4

I was intrigued by the label! Very pleasantly surprised! Richer than expected - juicy and velvety smooth with a nice dryness.

I was intrigued by the label! Very pleasantly surprised! Richer than expected - juicy and velvety smooth with a nice dryness.

18 people found it helpfulOct 19th, 2014
Elise Hart
8.5

First impression: nice fruity aroma, definitely needs a little time to breathe. Much fuller after a few minutes. Smooth and not overpowering, nice lingering aftertaste.

First impression: nice fruity aroma, definitely needs a little time to breathe. Much fuller after a few minutes. Smooth and not overpowering, nice lingering aftertaste.

8 people found it helpfulMay 24th, 2015
Joe DeStasio
9.1

Excellent value for a great tasting red. One of my favorites for an "anytime" wine or to bring to a friend's house for dinner.

Excellent value for a great tasting red. One of my favorites for an "anytime" wine or to bring to a friend's house for dinner.

7 people found it helpfulSep 1st, 2014
Joel Abbott
8.8

Yummy! Velvety and dark. Plummy, smoky, deep. Great with a fall menu--roast beef, brussels sprouts, leek and potato soup... Perfect match.

Yummy! Velvety and dark. Plummy, smoky, deep. Great with a fall menu--roast beef, brussels sprouts, leek and potato soup... Perfect match.

6 people found it helpfulOct 17th, 2014
David Bourke
6.6

Booooooo

Booooooo

4 people found it helpfulMay 8th, 2014
Jessica Maxson
9.5

Not too fruity, great oak notes.

Not too fruity, great oak notes.

3 people found it helpfulAug 29th, 2015
Greg Parrish
9.1

Very nice affordable blend.

Very nice affordable blend.

2 people found it helpfulOct 14th, 2014
Josh Rutherford
7.7

Nice aromas, heavy on the dark fruit. Oak toast tends to linger a bit longer than other aromas and flavors. Touts "plush tannins" on the label, but it feels a bit forced and unnatural. Residual sugar is a little high for my tastes, but a lot of California red blend drinkers would likely enjoy it. Interesting and not terrible, but not something I'm likely to buy again.

Nice aromas, heavy on the dark fruit. Oak toast tends to linger a bit longer than other aromas and flavors. Touts "plush tannins" on the label, but it feels a bit forced and unnatural. Residual sugar is a little high for my tastes, but a lot of California red blend drinkers would likely enjoy it. Interesting and not terrible, but not something I'm likely to buy again.

1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2015
Todd A
9.1

Super smooth. Not a strong lingering aftertaste. If you're not hard core red wine lover. This might be good for you.

Super smooth. Not a strong lingering aftertaste. If you're not hard core red wine lover. This might be good for you.

1 person found it helpfulMay 20th, 2015
Justin Lincoln
8.8

Easy to buy again. $8

Easy to buy again. $8

1 person found it helpfulMay 16th, 2015