Right off the bat, I noticed this wine’s long legs and bold scent. 2009’s are available but I had a 2010. It did better once decanted a bit. I would recommend aging a touch. This California blend of four varietals is not too dark in color. Upon my first sip, the flavor exploded. Being a blend, it has a nice complexity to the flavor which improved noticeably after being opened for a half hour. I highly recommend reading the tasting notes listed on the bottle’s back label because it was extremely useful in placing the flavors. On more of a marketing note, the name of this winery is simply genius! I can’t wait to try their Angel Food white blend.
What they say: “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.
Red Velvet is a blend of Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah; each variety lending structure, aroma, depth of flavor and a long creamy finish to this wine. The grapes were harvested from some of the finest vineyards of California’s viticultural areas; each picked for their ability to engender these grapes with distinct characteristics that will add to this blend. Each varietal was fermented separately and later blended and put through a unique oak regime that imparts a certain creaminess.”
Aerator Used: VinOair
Appellation: California Blend
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Cost: $6.99-$9.99
