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Gardens of Babylon Suisun Valley Red Blend

8.947 ratings
8.611 pro ratings
Suisun Valley, North Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Cinsault
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
Top Notes For
Christopher Sachs

What a fun bottle! Dark, rich fruit matched with vibrant acidity and silky tannin. Magic in a bottle!

What a fun bottle! Dark, rich fruit matched with vibrant acidity and silky tannin. Magic in a bottle!

1 person found it helpfulJul 10th, 2016
Sarah Bray

This was surprisingly juicy for a young blend of petite sirah and cinsault. Pepper and blackberries, bright and lifted, leaves a lovely silky feeling in the mouth long after the last drop.

This was surprisingly juicy for a young blend of petite sirah and cinsault. Pepper and blackberries, bright and lifted, leaves a lovely silky feeling in the mouth long after the last drop.

1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2015
Craig Haarmeyer

Weirdo wine. I can relate to this stuff.....

Weirdo wine. I can relate to this stuff.....

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2014
Ryan Sherman

Tasty stuff, a wee baby.

Tasty stuff, a wee baby.

1 person found it helpfulJun 29th, 2014
Gus Kalaris

Listed as Petite on list- front label just has winery name- is a blend. Very odd. Volatile - I know this guy is a great winemaker- can't make heads or tails here.

Listed as Petite on list- front label just has winery name- is a blend. Very odd. Volatile - I know this guy is a great winemaker- can't make heads or tails here.

Jul 7th, 2016
Kyle Gabriel

Cool smoke

Cool smoke

Apr 23rd, 2016
Chris Leon

Unapologetic

Unapologetic

Mar 22nd, 2015
Carl Fischer

This is a bit of a crazy blend but it works - Petite Syrah (50%), Cabernet (43%) and Syrah (7%) - it's pretty big without being heavy. There's a nice tartness to it and big flavors of raspberries. Some big tannins at play here which is not surprising given half this wine is PS. I think this is a great QPR (I think this is about 30 bucks). Super concentrated and dark. It's a fun wine.

This is a bit of a crazy blend but it works - Petite Syrah (50%), Cabernet (43%) and Syrah (7%) - it's pretty big without being heavy. There's a nice tartness to it and big flavors of raspberries. Some big tannins at play here which is not surprising given half this wine is PS. I think this is a great QPR (I think this is about 30 bucks). Super concentrated and dark. It's a fun wine.

Dec 17th, 2016
Iain Newton

Ha!

Mar 2nd, 2021
Gil Krakowsky

Huh. I guess exactly as people have described to me. It’s super freaking big dark core of purple and blue fruits. Heavily herbaceous - mostly bay leaf. A bit floral as well and also with a hint of sandalwood, evocative even while being a tad bit hot. Palate is broad, thick. Tannins are big and drying. Herbal turns to green pepper on the finish, which I....like? Acidity feels medium but must be more to balance out all of this bigness . This one throws me off. I think it’s good. There are things my brain says are flaws, but I just keep drinking it. I guess that makes it compelling and innovative. Cool. Also just freaking made my day with some lamb. Petite Syrah, cab with a bit of Syrah. Cofermented

Huh. I guess exactly as people have described to me. It’s super freaking big dark core of purple and blue fruits. Heavily herbaceous - mostly bay leaf. A bit floral as well and also with a hint of sandalwood, evocative even while being a tad bit hot. Palate is broad, thick. Tannins are big and drying. Herbal turns to green pepper on the finish, which I....like? Acidity feels medium but must be more to balance out all of this bigness . This one throws me off. I think it’s good. There are things my brain says are flaws, but I just keep drinking it. I guess that makes it compelling and innovative. Cool. Also just freaking made my day with some lamb. Petite Syrah, cab with a bit of Syrah. Cofermented

Sep 14th, 2018