Name: Bota Box - Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country/Region: California
Year/Price: NV, $5 (500ml)
Critic Review: Aromas of black cherry and blackberry with a touch of violet and black peppercorn. Medium in body, this wine is supple and juicy with rich flavors of red currant, black fruit compote and spice on the finish.
Reference Flavors: Black Currant, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Plum, Tobacco, Green Pepper, Cedar, Vanilla, Spice
My Review:
This Bota Box Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of blueberry pie and cherry. The taste follows suit with a heavy cherry presence, and a slight blueberry pie finish that comes in a bit late. The tannins are moderate, not overwhelming, but the wine feels overly sweet for my taste. The sweet cherry flavor dominates, masking the blueberry/blackberry notes until the finish. The wine's sweetness also threw off the pairing with my sandwich. If it were drier, the balance might have worked better, with the cherry flavor becoming less overpowering. As it stands, it’s a bit too sweet for my preference, but if you enjoy fruit-forward wines, this could be a good fit.
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