Variety: Red Blend; Petite Sirah and Pinot Noir
Country of Origin: United States
Region of Origin: California
Vintage Year: 2021
Price: $10.99
Critics Review:
"A decadent red blend that combines red fruit flavors with notes of caramel and a velvety smooth mouthfeel. The first taste entices, stimulating the senses. The next taste ignited, arousing the passion." - Apothic Crush (Smooth Red Blend) | Vivino US
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The first of the two grapes in this red blend, Petite Sirah. Some of the specific aromas and flavors associated with this grape are dark chocolate, blueberry, and sugar plum. The text mentions that this grape is associated with bold tannins and rich black fruit flavors.
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Now focusing on the second grape in this red blend, Pinot Noir. Wine Folly specifically mentions this grape has a soft, smooth tannin finish, which could explain why one of the main things highlighted on the bottle is how smooth the wine is. Some of the specific aromas and tastes associated with this grape are cherry and raspberry.
My Personal Review:
As someone who has never really had much experience with red wine (and the little experience I did have I was not a big fan), I went into this with low expectations, and I was actually surprised. This wine grew on me the more I drank it. I think one of the things I liked about it was how this wine did not leave you with a bitter aftertaste, and it actually was a very smooth finish. I was able to pick up the raspberry which I liked, but I did not get much cherry surprisingly. I did not pair this wine with any main course, food, but I did eat some dark chocolate with it which seemed to make the wine taste better in my opinion.
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