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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

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