On my hubby’s last trip to the liquor store, I asked him to surprise me with a type of red wine that I never had before. When he walked through the door with Red Velvet red wine by Cupcake Vineyards (could the name of this wine be more perfect and enticing?) my eyes lit up; he knows me so well, not only was our wedding cake red velvet, but I just can’t resist anything that is cake flavored. I was so excited to pour myself a glass of dessert. The wine has a creamy taste of chocolate and blackberries, with a slight mocha aftertaste. Although the flavors may sound sweet, this is not a sweet red wine; the wine is a mixture of Zinfandel, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. While this wine is quite tasty, it is definitely a slow sipping type of wine because of the bold taste and kick it has. If you are just starting to drink red wine and prefer something that has less of a kick to it, I would recommend starting off with a sweet red wine or Pinot Noir and working your way up to this one. If you love a stronger tasting red wine, then this is perfect for you. This is a great wine to have with dinner, especially with spicy food, and it is a match made in heaven when paired with a dessert.
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Price: $12 a bottle
4 comments:
Was this at a local liquor store? Or a more chain-like place such as a Bev Max?
Oh my goodness, I am so excited for my first comment!! Haha. This was at a local liquor store; they recently started carrying it so it might just be starting to be introduced in other stores. I'll keep an eye out for it at more chain-like stores to see if they carry it as well.
Your husband must be one hell of a guy!
He's alright...;)
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