|  

A surprisingly good blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Brand NameFriday Monkey
website
other wines reviewed
Wine NameCabernet Merlot
Vintage (Year)2007
AVASouth Eastern Australia
CountryAustralia
Wine ClassRed
Wine TypeCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Wine GroupsLow cost party staples
Heaven in a Bottle
Alcohol %14%
Bottle Size750ml
Price$10 and Under
Site Rating9 (on a scale of 1-10)
  

Honestly, I wasn't expecting a lot from this wine, and have held off of trying it for the longest time (though I will admit that they make a smashing Shiraz), but in the process of canceling a trip and eating a sandwich, I decided to uncap this and try it.

All I can say is 'wow!' This wine actually surprised me to a huge degree. It has all of the standard beauty of a Cabernet Sauvignon, but blended with the silky essence of a Merlot. I can taste some heavy jams in this wine, with very soft tannins. Cherries do abound in this.

This is actually a wine that you can get in either the 750ml or 1.5L bottle and it will still be a good purchase for a small or large group of people.

 

Join the site for free to add your review to this one

Bookmark and Share

 

Our Mission: The Black Winer strives to expose African Americans [and others] to wines, without the flair, stuffiness, and airs of elitism and snobbery that you get from sommeliers and high level wine enthusiasts. We believe in finding something that you like the taste of, outside of the basic brands that you have been force-fed over the years through a combination of ethnically targeted advertising, and what people in your family have historically been drinking.

We welcome your comments and suggestions. Please click here to send us an e-mail.

© 2008 Ika, LLC Philadelphia, PA 215-474-1911 | Built & Designed by Zachary Harris

 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
5:58:58 PM