Belle Ambiance Family Vineyards

California Red Blend

8.738 ratings

8.91 pro ratings

California, USA

Red Blend

Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese

Top Notes For

8.9

Punky aromas of undergrowth, fig, a slight hint of vanilla and cranberry. Slight! This is a blend of Malbec, Zin, Syrah, Merlot. Great taste which is decidedly different than your run of the mill Cali blend. I like the solid cassis and ripe cherry which contrast the aromas. Solid round mouth feel. Let it open / decant for 45min

Punky aromas of undergrowth, fig, a slight hint of vanilla and cranberry. Slight! This is a blend of Malbec, Zin, Syrah, Merlot. Great taste which is decidedly different than your run of the mill Cali blend. I like the solid cassis and ripe cherry which contrast the aromas. Solid round mouth feel. Let it open / decant for 45min

Jan 11th, 2018

Erin McLaughlin

8.6

Not to bad but nothing special. A bit acidic bit does have a lil dryness because of it and also a fruity taste. Wouldn't buy it again but it isn't horrible.

Not to bad but nothing special. A bit acidic bit does have a lil dryness because of it and also a fruity taste. Wouldn't buy it again but it isn't horrible.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 1st, 2016

Suzanne Verhulst

8.7

Between a cab and a zin. Nice. Slightly heavier than medium bodied. Good staying power on the tongue. Love Publix's two for one!

Between a cab and a zin. Nice. Slightly heavier than medium bodied. Good staying power on the tongue. Love Publix's two for one!

1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2015

8.3

Publix special!!!

Publix special!!!

1 person found it helpfulMay 12th, 2015

9.0

This was actually pretty good. A well balanced and smooth blend for the price! Low tannins and full flavor.

This was actually pretty good. A well balanced and smooth blend for the price! Low tannins and full flavor.

1 person found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2015

Chris Aliapoulios

8.5

Sweet wine and fruity. Good with food but a bit too strong without.

Sweet wine and fruity. Good with food but a bit too strong without.

Apr 2nd, 2017

8.5

Solid find, great for the price point and a likely crowd please in most situations

Solid find, great for the price point and a likely crowd please in most situations

Jan 16th, 2017

8.6

Easy sipping, a little sweet for a red blend, but nice overall.

Easy sipping, a little sweet for a red blend, but nice overall.

Aug 8th, 2016

Stephanie Gerson

8.1

Plumy, not acidic, not bold, simple

Plumy, not acidic, not bold, simple

Jul 4th, 2016

9.0

Fruity blend. $8.99 at Freeman's Bridge.

Fruity blend. $8.99 at Freeman's Bridge.

Feb 27th, 2016