Varietal: 47% Zinfandel, 29% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: 2011
Price: $8.99
Winemaker's Review: “Our first blended red wine for Cupcake Vineyards has over the top aromas of chocolate, deep rich blackberries, red fruits that follow through the palate to a creamy mocha finish that is unmistakable in its intensity and length, with a hint of coconut. It’s reminiscent of a blackberry chocolate cupcake with a mocha coulis.”
My Review: I absolutely love this wine and will definitely buy it again. I am "new" when it comes to drinking red wines but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. The initial smell of the wine brings about a berry and almost chocolaty scent. The initial taste is similar in the sense that it tastes sweet, almost as if it could be a dessert wine, but with the aftertaste being a bit dry and full of berries it makes it seem less sweet. I think I enjoy the wine because it is light. I think pairing it with food may help bring out the different berries, or maybe even decanting it might be worth a try.
Food: N/A
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