Sonoma County, California, USA
Blend of 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 16% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah, 3% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot and 13% Syrah, looks like they threw in whatever was left over. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and red fruits with oaky spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with notes of oak and baking spices. Firm grippy tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and spice. Drink now no aging benefit.
Blend of 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 16% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah, 3% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot and 13% Syrah, looks like they threw in whatever was left over. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and red fruits with oaky spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with notes of oak and baking spices. Firm grippy tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and spice. Drink now no aging benefit.
May 23rd, 2025Blend of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 16% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah, 5% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Syrah and 2% Carignan, looks like they threw in whatever was left over. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and red fruits with spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with notes of oak and baking spices. Firm grippy tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and spice. Drink now no aging benefit.
Blend of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 16% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah, 5% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Syrah and 2% Carignan, looks like they threw in whatever was left over. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and red fruits with spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with notes of oak and baking spices. Firm grippy tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and spice. Drink now no aging benefit.
Sep 9th, 2023
Picked this mass produced and inexpensive blend off a convenience store shelf just for the sake of it. What’s inside is about 6 different grape varieties blended together without any clear direction or intent other than to be non-offensive to mindless indulgence. Fruit heavy, medium bodied, little structure. Drinkable nonetheless.
Picked this mass produced and inexpensive blend off a convenience store shelf just for the sake of it. What’s inside is about 6 different grape varieties blended together without any clear direction or intent other than to be non-offensive to mindless indulgence. Fruit heavy, medium bodied, little structure. Drinkable nonetheless.
Aug 21st, 2022
Would buy again! It’s straightforward but a nice one to have around for random weeknights.
Would buy again! It’s straightforward but a nice one to have around for random weeknights.
Dec 1st, 2019
Nice weekday red blend, opens up nicely
Nice weekday red blend, opens up nicely
4 people found it helpfulOct 20th, 2015Nice blend. Inoffensive.
Nice blend. Inoffensive.
2 people found it helpfulJan 31st, 2016
Strong vanilla on the nose. So strong you could even go cocoa with it. It's definitely what they say it is with regard to the Sonoma Cabernet distinction. It's good, but I'd rather go Napa at this price.
Strong vanilla on the nose. So strong you could even go cocoa with it. It's definitely what they say it is with regard to the Sonoma Cabernet distinction. It's good, but I'd rather go Napa at this price.
1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2018
Dark deep color that represents the 5% petit Verdot that appears in this Bordeaux blend. Rubber and blackberry on the nose. The tannins stripped my palate.
Dark deep color that represents the 5% petit Verdot that appears in this Bordeaux blend. Rubber and blackberry on the nose. The tannins stripped my palate.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 20182012 vintage. 62% merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Zinfandel, 4% Cabernet franc. Easy drinking style with plum and some raspberry. Oak and vegetal notes. Acidity gives some lift, tannins were grippy until wine was able to open up on second glass.
2012 vintage. 62% merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Zinfandel, 4% Cabernet franc. Easy drinking style with plum and some raspberry. Oak and vegetal notes. Acidity gives some lift, tannins were grippy until wine was able to open up on second glass.
1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2016
Decent, straight forward American red wine. Good for the grill. Paired nicely with beef kabobs tonight.
Decent, straight forward American red wine. Good for the grill. Paired nicely with beef kabobs tonight.
Jun 18th, 2017