Taken Wine Company
Napa Valley Red Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Tobacco smoke, dark plummy fruit, velvety smooth mouthfeel. Well done.
Tobacco smoke, dark plummy fruit, velvety smooth mouthfeel. Well done.
Apr 5th, 2021
From Trinchero Family Estates, a blend of 60% Cab Sauv and 40% Merlot, dark Ruby with bold dark fruit and floral spice aromas. On the palate, ripe fruits, blackberry and cherry with espresso, cinnamon and tar notes. Dusty tannins, some oak with earthy tones on a medium plus finish. Nice offering, but I think ‘12 was a bit better! The Merlot makes it good to drink now. Tasting Sample.
From Trinchero Family Estates, a blend of 60% Cab Sauv and 40% Merlot, dark Ruby with bold dark fruit and floral spice aromas. On the palate, ripe fruits, blackberry and cherry with espresso, cinnamon and tar notes. Dusty tannins, some oak with earthy tones on a medium plus finish. Nice offering, but I think ‘12 was a bit better! The Merlot makes it good to drink now. Tasting Sample.
May 27th, 2020
44% Cab, 28% zin. 15% merlot, 13% Syrah - aged in 50% new French oak barrels. Jammy, dark fruit a bit of chocolate and dark caramel.
44% Cab, 28% zin. 15% merlot, 13% Syrah - aged in 50% new French oak barrels. Jammy, dark fruit a bit of chocolate and dark caramel.
Jan 18th, 2019Big fruit without being over the top or out of balance. If you like a fruit-forward Californian Red Blend, this one provides good QPR for around $30 retail.
Big fruit without being over the top or out of balance. If you like a fruit-forward Californian Red Blend, this one provides good QPR for around $30 retail.
Nov 28th, 2018From Trinchero Family Estates, a blend of 60% Cab Sauv and 40% Merlot, dark Ruby with bold dark fruit and floral spice aromas. On the palate, ripe fruits, blackberry and cherry with espresso, cinnamon and tar notes. Dusty tannins, some oak with earthy tones on a medium plus finish. Nice offering, but I think ‘12 was a bit better! The Merlot makes it good to drink now, but let this develop a bit.
From Trinchero Family Estates, a blend of 60% Cab Sauv and 40% Merlot, dark Ruby with bold dark fruit and floral spice aromas. On the palate, ripe fruits, blackberry and cherry with espresso, cinnamon and tar notes. Dusty tannins, some oak with earthy tones on a medium plus finish. Nice offering, but I think ‘12 was a bit better! The Merlot makes it good to drink now, but let this develop a bit.
Oct 24th, 2018A revelation. I would rather pay the $40 bottle price in the store than the $80 at Ruth Chris but really delicious and affordable nonetheless
A revelation. I would rather pay the $40 bottle price in the store than the $80 at Ruth Chris but really delicious and affordable nonetheless
3 people found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2015
This red blend is fantastic. Great deep, dark fruit flavor, with a little licorice and cedar. Needs to sit in the glass for a good 20 minutes to open up.
This red blend is fantastic. Great deep, dark fruit flavor, with a little licorice and cedar. Needs to sit in the glass for a good 20 minutes to open up.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2016Tasteless. Offers no wow factor. Dry. It's fine.
Tasteless. Offers no wow factor. Dry. It's fine.
2 people found it helpfulJan 24th, 2016