I know a lot of great wines. But you wouldn't have heard of them. My job at a wine store means that I taste a lot of obscure wines. This blog is a record of my better finds in the $10 to $20 range. If you have any questions please drop me an email at stiebelben@gmail.com. I always love to talk wine.
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Sunday, September 16, 2012
The Big Red Monster NV (about $11)
About the Wine: Some wine makers forgo vintages and descriptions of the wines they make in favor of giving the wine a catchy name and a colorful label. In the wine world this is known as a "concept wine." In the rest of the world this is known as "phoning it in."
About THIS Wine: The center is opaque with a violet rim. Dry, jammy blackberry dominates the nose. Dark fruit and spice make up a nice palate with a spicy plum finish. I had it with a friend who said it reminded her of Shiraz and I can definitely see the comparison.
Drinking This Wine: It is a little heavy for a sipping wine. The label recommends steak or pasta. I had it with a bucket of KFC and it worked pretty well.
Overall Impression: The juice is decent and the price is certainly right. This one is good for the price.
by Ben Stiebel
Labels:
California,
The Big Red Monster
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