Jim Olsen
Sweet Angel California Red Blend
California, USA
Once again, despite the name, this is not a "sweet" wine as in a dessert wine; rather it is a dry red with a splash of extra residual sugar, suitable for spicy Asian or Louisiana cuisine pairings. There are really nice cherry, blueberry, and red currant fruits, with most of the "sweet" coming forth in the finish, yet even that being balanced by a coppery tartness like that of an IPA.
Once again, despite the name, this is not a "sweet" wine as in a dessert wine; rather it is a dry red with a splash of extra residual sugar, suitable for spicy Asian or Louisiana cuisine pairings. There are really nice cherry, blueberry, and red currant fruits, with most of the "sweet" coming forth in the finish, yet even that being balanced by a coppery tartness like that of an IPA.
Sep 3rd, 2017Yes, riight, ok. This is a red blend with a touch of residual sugar. It is not a dessert wine nor a sugary sweet wine. This is a wine to pair with spicy Asian food. Considered as such it succeeds admirably. It has thick tannic structure and delicious mocha cherry flavors but with a splash more sweetness.
Yes, riight, ok. This is a red blend with a touch of residual sugar. It is not a dessert wine nor a sugary sweet wine. This is a wine to pair with spicy Asian food. Considered as such it succeeds admirably. It has thick tannic structure and delicious mocha cherry flavors but with a splash more sweetness.
Aug 15th, 2017The name of this wine is misleading; this is no dessert wine but simply a red blend vinted with a touch more residual sugar to permit it to accompany more spicy cuisines! This correspondent can only guess at the food pairings conceived by Superman's Pal; however, as a cocktail wine it is rich and silky of body, with the flavor of chocolate coated espresso beans.
The name of this wine is misleading; this is no dessert wine but simply a red blend vinted with a touch more residual sugar to permit it to accompany more spicy cuisines! This correspondent can only guess at the food pairings conceived by Superman's Pal; however, as a cocktail wine it is rich and silky of body, with the flavor of chocolate coated espresso beans.
Aug 12th, 2016Easy to drink red blend, not bad, slightly tannic
Easy to drink red blend, not bad, slightly tannic
Oct 2nd, 2017
Nice, easy drinker. Personally, I would have this wine on its own for dessert, but I like dry, tannic wines. Very little tannins in this one.
Nice, easy drinker. Personally, I would have this wine on its own for dessert, but I like dry, tannic wines. Very little tannins in this one.
Jan 27th, 2017A great table wine. On the sweeter side for a dry red blend
A great table wine. On the sweeter side for a dry red blend
Dec 31st, 2016
Great everyday wine. Enjoying while cooking and with a nice flank steak and mustard sauce tonight. Nice balance and finish
Great everyday wine. Enjoying while cooking and with a nice flank steak and mustard sauce tonight. Nice balance and finish
Dec 9th, 2016