This one was a gift. I don't think I would have reached for it myself as it seems like a gimmick, but I'm glad I'm trying this. The nose is all blueberry... That first sip pours it on again. It's a whole field of blueberries here on the palate. This merlot style is as if a delicate California Petite Sirah grew a pair. It feels muscular thanks to the tannic profile here, but it's by no means a monster either. Vanilla is featuring here. It gets interesting again on the finish as I get a quick flash of molasses presumably from the rum then back to a decent length of that blueberry.
This one was a gift. I don't think I would have reached for it myself as it seems like a gimmick, but I'm glad I'm trying this. The nose is all blueberry... That first sip pours it on again. It's a whole field of blueberries here on the palate. This merlot style is as if a delicate California Petite Sirah grew a pair. It feels muscular thanks to the tannic profile here, but it's by no means a monster either. Vanilla is featuring here. It gets interesting again on the finish as I get a quick flash of molasses presumably from the rum then back to a decent length of that blueberry.
2 people found it helpfulOct 12th, 2021
Gift from a friend, and a really nice surprise. Beautiful color and nose. Blueberries, cherries, and a velvety tongue feel with just enough spices to make it interesting. A great complement to grilled meats.
Gift from a friend, and a really nice surprise. Beautiful color and nose. Blueberries, cherries, and a velvety tongue feel with just enough spices to make it interesting. A great complement to grilled meats.
1 person found it helpfulNov 25th, 2021
Look, I am not really into these gimmicky wines. However, this one is very interesting. The rum barrel enhances the vanilla quality in this wine. Nice oak and fruit forward. Though I can’t see myself drinking a whole bottle. Palate buster.
Look, I am not really into these gimmicky wines. However, this one is very interesting. The rum barrel enhances the vanilla quality in this wine. Nice oak and fruit forward. Though I can’t see myself drinking a whole bottle. Palate buster.
1 person found it helpfulJul 31st, 2021
Delicious cabernet sauvigñon aged in rum barrels. Sweet and mellow taste but well balanced, with black fruit hints.
My new favorite.
Delicious cabernet sauvigñon aged in rum barrels. Sweet and mellow taste but well balanced, with black fruit hints.
My new favorite.
Nov 25th, 2021
A gift from Pam. Drank with the family with Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon. A great combination.
A gift from Pam. Drank with the family with Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon. A great combination.
Jul 25th, 2021
Small smile for a cheap Merlot
Small smile for a cheap Merlot
May 24th, 2021
Medium body, mellow vanilla wine. I liked the bourbon barrel cab better.
Medium body, mellow vanilla wine. I liked the bourbon barrel cab better.
Mar 21st, 2021
Ryan had this a year ago
Mar 19th, 2023
Vicki had this 2 years ago
Vicki had this 2 years ago
Mar 21st, 2022
Francois had this 3 years ago
Francois had this 3 years ago
Dec 20th, 2021
California, USA
