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Gen Red Central Coast Red Blend

8.975 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Merlot, Valdiguié, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
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The 2021 Gen Red is a fun red blend. Dark red fruit, menthol, spice and soaring aromatics all run through this perfumed, supple red. The 2021 is a charmer. $24.00 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023)

The 2021 Gen Red is a fun red blend. Dark red fruit, menthol, spice and soaring aromatics all run through this perfumed, supple red. The 2021 is a charmer. $24.00 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023)

Nov 16th, 2023
Randy Fuller

The wine shows a medium dark ruby color in the glass. The nose sports blackberry, black cherry, earth, spices and coffee grounds. On the palate, the full mouthfeel is abetted by a wonderful freshness and firm tannins. The finish is long. I used a portion of the bottle to bring another dimension to my red beans. The wine added such a layer of complexity to the dish - I don't know how people manage to cook without wine. Even if it never makes it into the food.

The wine shows a medium dark ruby color in the glass. The nose sports blackberry, black cherry, earth, spices and coffee grounds. On the palate, the full mouthfeel is abetted by a wonderful freshness and firm tannins. The finish is long. I used a portion of the bottle to bring another dimension to my red beans. The wine added such a layer of complexity to the dish - I don't know how people manage to cook without wine. Even if it never makes it into the food.

Aug 12th, 2021
Fah Sathirapongsasuti

Fruit forward, big blue and black berries. With a healthy dose of green bell pepper and fresh herb. Soft tannin. Very Napa-esq.

Fruit forward, big blue and black berries. With a healthy dose of green bell pepper and fresh herb. Soft tannin. Very Napa-esq.

1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2015
Andrew Harris

Brambles leather chocolate and touch of vegetation med plus alc med plus finish. Impressive for the blend.

Brambles leather chocolate and touch of vegetation med plus alc med plus finish. Impressive for the blend.

Feb 25th, 2017
Gil Castro

Nice light red wine. Good blend. Very fruit forward tapering off with a nice finish.

Nice light red wine. Good blend. Very fruit forward tapering off with a nice finish.

May 6th, 2024
Gil Castro

Nice and easy flowing. I got this one because I miss eating and having there wine. Damn this COVId!!!

Nice and easy flowing. I got this one because I miss eating and having there wine. Damn this COVId!!!

Jan 29th, 2021
AnneMarie Girard

Different #! Good blend

Different #! Good blend

Apr 28th, 2020
Gustavo Cruz

Very fruit forward, definitely needs to breath before drinking. The fruit flavors r well balanced, personally I don’t think I can drink two glasses of it.

Very fruit forward, definitely needs to breath before drinking. The fruit flavors r well balanced, personally I don’t think I can drink two glasses of it.

Jul 15th, 2019
AnneMarie Girard

Boring

Boring

Apr 21st, 2019
Neil Valenzuela

Dark red color. Aromas of fresh herbs (sage mostly), blueberries and blackberries. Delicious fruit-forward wine with an amazing dry finish.

Dark red color. Aromas of fresh herbs (sage mostly), blueberries and blackberries. Delicious fruit-forward wine with an amazing dry finish.

Sep 22nd, 2018