Name: Bota Box RedVolution
Varietal: Red blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: Not labeled
Price: $4.99
Review found online: On vivino.com, one reviewer described this wine as very smooth; Cola brown sugar, fruit-forward with black cherry stewed plums, spice, cake, and cedar. Another reviewer described it as having a nose of cherry bubble gum with flavors of cherry pie, oak, and sweet plum, with low tannins and acidity.
Wine Folly references: As described in Wine Folly, Zinfandel is a bold red that's loved for its jammy fruit and smoky, exotic spice notes (p. 189). Syrah is a rich, powerful, and sometimes meaty red (p. 172). Cabernet Sauvignon has a rich flavor and high tannin content (p. 88).
My review: This wine really surprised me with its uniqueness. I immediately noticed the woodiness, perhaps oak. I also picked up on some chocolatey flavors and dark, tart, fruity flavors like cherry. It was surprisingly sweet but not sugary or fruity, mostly just chocolate. It was also medium-bodied, but it smelled full-bodied. It was very "desserty," which was different than the other red blends that I've tried, which were more fruity, so that was interesting. This one wasn't my favorite red blend, but I appreciate the uniqueness of it. I also tried this wine with rosemary crackers and Vermont sharp cheddar, and it cut the chocolatey taste but also made it taste sweet, like fruit/berries. Overall, it was a pretty good wine for its price, and I felt it paired pretty well with the cheese and crackers.
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