Name: Bota Box - RedVolution Blend
Variety: Red Blend (primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot)
Country/Region: California
Year/Price: NV, $5 (500ml)
Critic Review: Rich aromas of black cherry, cocoa and a hint of spice. Extending into lush flavors of dark fruit, cherry and toasty oak, this smooth, full-bodied wine culminates into a juicy, well-balanced finish.
Reference Flavors: Blackberry, Cherry, Plum, Raspberry, Black Currant, Spice, Oak, Vanilla, Tobacco, Pepper.
My Review:
The Bota Box RedVolution opens with aromas of blackberry jam and cherry. On the palate, it’s dominated by cherry, with a slightly medicinal edge, though not off-putting. The tannins are low but still noticeable, giving the wine a decent structure. It’s fairly balanced, though the sweetness stands out, making it feel a bit too sweet for my taste. The body is solid—not too thin—and the finish is decent, with the cherry lingering but no new flavors developing.
I paired this with a London broil topped with Havarti cheese and a caramelized mushroom, onion, and tomato reduction on a pretzel bun. While the wine pairs ok with the sandwich, the sandwich overpowers the wine, and the wine's sweetness doesn't quite match the savory richness of the dish. If the wine were less sweet, it might have been a better match.
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