Taken Wine Company

Complicated Central Coast Red Blend

9.136 ratings

9.26 pro ratings

Central Coast, California, USA

Carignan, Syrah, Grenache

Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa

Top Notes For

9.2

Juicy

Juicy

Nov 29th, 2015

9.3

An interesting blend. Black tea, dark chocolate & red fruit on nose; red fruit, oak, cassis and plums on palate. Do not pair with Cheetos. Just an FYI.

An interesting blend. Black tea, dark chocolate & red fruit on nose; red fruit, oak, cassis and plums on palate. Do not pair with Cheetos. Just an FYI.

Jun 21st, 2015

Owner/Winemaker Taken Wines

9.6

2013 is on fire - releases in two weeks

2013 is on fire - releases in two weeks

Mar 13th, 2015

Ashley Alexander

9.6

Silky smooth, jammy, delicious.

Silky smooth, jammy, delicious.

Mar 17th, 2018

Christa Fistler

9.6

Very well blended. Beautiful color

Very well blended. Beautiful color

Mar 13th, 2017

9.5

Smooth red. Slight spiciness in back of throat.

Smooth red. Slight spiciness in back of throat.

Mar 3rd, 2016

8.8

Its not Complicated, it's good. Nice cherry, great nose. Acidic enough for food, mellow enough to be enjoyed alone.

Its not Complicated, it's good. Nice cherry, great nose. Acidic enough for food, mellow enough to be enjoyed alone.

Jan 3rd, 2016

8.3

Not worth 20+

Not worth 20+

Dec 20th, 2015

8.2

Light blend with a fruity finish.

Light blend with a fruity finish.

Dec 5th, 2015

10

Super smooth and buttery

Super smooth and buttery

Oct 5th, 2015