Wild Meadows

Red Beauty Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.533 ratings

8.12 pro ratings

Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, 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

Top Notes For

8.7

No decant on this wine. I was browsing the wine section at Hyvee ( yes..in this area unless I want to drive to Iowa City..it's about your only option for wine purchases) A very nice gentlemen asked me if I liked Reds!..proceeded to show me a cart with discounted wine...stated he purchased a case!
OK...for $3.99 a bottle I picked up 3!
Nice little table wine...cherry..plum..fruity..no real acidity..and a nice long milk chocolate finish! Not complex...but overall happy with my purchase! Makes the "splurges" less guilty!! ?😋

No decant on this wine. I was browsing the wine section at Hyvee ( yes..in this area unless I want to drive to Iowa City..it's about your only option for wine purchases) A very nice gentlemen asked me if I liked Reds!..proceeded to show me a cart with discounted wine...stated he purchased a case!
OK...for $3.99 a bottle I picked up 3!
Nice little table wine...cherry..plum..fruity..no real acidity..and a nice long milk chocolate finish! Not complex...but overall happy with my purchase! Makes the "splurges" less guilty!! ?😋

1 person found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2018

8.9

Washington blend. Complex and subtle sweetness. A reflective taste. Slows your breathing. Spring cabin the cascades. Listening to the rain. Reflective and content. For a world thick with smells.

Washington blend. Complex and subtle sweetness. A reflective taste. Slows your breathing. Spring cabin the cascades. Listening to the rain. Reflective and content. For a world thick with smells.

1 person found it helpfulJul 28th, 2014

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.2

Vanilla and concrete. Good spice but disjointed.

Vanilla and concrete. Good spice but disjointed.

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2014

7.9

This wine did not knock my socks off. Too Jammy and acid lacking. Had salad w viniagrette, beef kabobs, salmon, and rum toffee cake. This wine was best w/ the beef. Second best w cake.

This wine did not knock my socks off. Too Jammy and acid lacking. Had salad w viniagrette, beef kabobs, salmon, and rum toffee cake. This wine was best w/ the beef. Second best w cake.

Sep 3rd, 2016

7.0

No backbone. We didn't finish the first glass.

No backbone. We didn't finish the first glass.

Apr 29th, 2017

7.5

Too light : said it had Merlot?

Too light : said it had Merlot?

Jul 1st, 2016

8.8

Easy drinking red blend

Easy drinking red blend

Nov 16th, 2015

9.0

Easy drinking and light. Aromas of fig, sliced pomegranate with toffee and raspberry flavors. Soft tannins.

Easy drinking and light. Aromas of fig, sliced pomegranate with toffee and raspberry flavors. Soft tannins.

Oct 18th, 2015

6.1

Don't get again

Don't get again

Sep 15th, 2015

9.1

Warm red fruit. Really well balanced.

Warm red fruit. Really well balanced.

Jul 2nd, 2015