Charles Wagner Family

Conundrum Proprietary California Red Blend

8.721 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
Sipping Fine Wine

The blend is somewhat of a mystery but has Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Petite Syrah grapes, maybe a splash of something else from year to year. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and an array of spices. On the palate flavors of black plum, raspberry and cacao with notes of toasty oak, baking spices and earthy notes. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy notes. Chill in frog for about 15-20 minutes before serving. Pair this with grilled pork or bbq meal.

The blend is somewhat of a mystery but has Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Petite Syrah grapes, maybe a splash of something else from year to year. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and an array of spices. On the palate flavors of black plum, raspberry and cacao with notes of toasty oak, baking spices and earthy notes. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy notes. Chill in frog for about 15-20 minutes before serving. Pair this with grilled pork or bbq meal.

1 person found it helpfulMay 30th, 2023
Joe Cornwall

Kind of sweet. Okay.

Kind of sweet. Okay.

Jun 16th, 2024
Neal Ferry

Ok again…. It works in a pinch

Ok again…. It works in a pinch

May 20th, 2024
Jeremiah Diaz

Deep purple in color; cassis, blackberries, and graphite on the nose; medium minus acidity; medium minus tannins; tastes like creme de cassis, blackberry syrup, and raisins with a long finish. Definitely some residual sugar. Not very complex. Needs more acidity. Not a fan. It's overpriced at $20. Nellie didn't like it either.

Deep purple in color; cassis, blackberries, and graphite on the nose; medium minus acidity; medium minus tannins; tastes like creme de cassis, blackberry syrup, and raisins with a long finish. Definitely some residual sugar. Not very complex. Needs more acidity. Not a fan. It's overpriced at $20. Nellie didn't like it either.

Feb 9th, 2024
Jess

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of black fruit.
Dry. Flavors of baked blackberry, vanilla, licorice. Rich, velvety tannins. High alcohol.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of black fruit.
Dry. Flavors of baked blackberry, vanilla, licorice. Rich, velvety tannins. High alcohol.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Aug 1st, 2023
Sharon LaDuca

Always a fav from the Wagner family of wines 🍷🍷

Always a fav from the Wagner family of wines 🍷🍷

Jul 1st, 2023
Tommy

Intense! Great value.

Intense! Great value.

May 1st, 2023
Mark S.

Cherry, licorice, sweet US CS. 2020 @1980, , 230414

Cherry, licorice, sweet US CS. 2020 @1980, , 230414

Apr 14th, 2023
Kristin Cancellieri

Smooth red blend. Not heavy and nice paired with grilled meats.

Smooth red blend. Not heavy and nice paired with grilled meats.

Feb 18th, 2023
Nicole Tyler

A bit jammy for my liking. Hoping it will open up a little.

A bit jammy for my liking. Hoping it will open up a little.

Dec 27th, 2022