Desparada

Sackcloth & Ashes Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.1108 ratings
8.711 pro ratings
California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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, Onion
Top Notes For
Allison Lyzenga

Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of ripe blueberry, blackberry jam, black plum, intense vanilla, sweet baking spices; dry, medium acid, medium plus tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, very big and powerful, body balanced with juicy flavors, very good

Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of ripe blueberry, blackberry jam, black plum, intense vanilla, sweet baking spices; dry, medium acid, medium plus tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, very big and powerful, body balanced with juicy flavors, very good

Jan 20th, 2020
Kristin the Wine Girl

Love this! Dark, fruity and delicious. Yummy. Dark on its own when you have nothing better to do. Is there ever really anything better than a great wine?

Love this! Dark, fruity and delicious. Yummy. Dark on its own when you have nothing better to do. Is there ever really anything better than a great wine?

Nov 5th, 2018
David L

Close to a pop & pour.

Close to a pop & pour.

Oct 25th, 2018
Allison Lyzenga

Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of black fruit, ripe red plum, raspberry, oak shavings, vanilla; developing; dry, medium acid, medium plus tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors of black and red fruit, vanilla, baking spices

Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of black fruit, ripe red plum, raspberry, oak shavings, vanilla; developing; dry, medium acid, medium plus tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors of black and red fruit, vanilla, baking spices

Jul 11th, 2018
Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

9.0

Incredible texture and well balanced.

Incredible texture and well balanced.

Jan 1st, 2018
Pam Hoadley

Fruity and smooth

Fruity and smooth

1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2017
Lauren Jenks

Big but surprisingly smooth.

Big but surprisingly smooth.

Oct 20th, 2016
Jason Yeager

Another home run by Desperada! Excellent!!

Another home run by Desperada! Excellent!!

Apr 10th, 2016
Tom Donegan

Sommelier Stokehouse

8.2

Loads of purple fruit, florals. Extracted like mad, tannins a touch on the bitter side, interesting

Loads of purple fruit, florals. Extracted like mad, tannins a touch on the bitter side, interesting

May 28th, 2015
Chris Sowick

Chain Bridge Cellars. $45.00.. Smooth tannins.

Chain Bridge Cellars. $45.00.. Smooth tannins.

Dec 26th, 2022