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Conundrum Red 2013 Wine Review

Conundrum Red 2013

Conundrum Red 2013

California, United States

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2016-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.2%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Conundrum

Agent: Caymus Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Liquid fudge and chocolate, mocha and espresso on the nose with sweet black cherry and more chocolate on the palate of this Californian red wine blend. Full-bodied, supple and smooth, and brought to us by Charlie Wagner and Caymus. Try it with Mexican mole. Very concentrated and intense with a long finish. Pair with a rare steak.

Food pairings: chicken mole, rib steak, dark chocolate.

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This Conundrum Red 2013 was reviewed on March 18, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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  • BCLDB
  • 21998
  • $18.86 
  • 2,624 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Wow. Bumbleberry pie filling, ripe and rich with an aromatic and dense fruit concentration with a silky smooth mouthfeel. Warm dark chocolate, ripe blackberry, plum on the palate with a medium plus finish. Pairs with saucy BBQ ribs, a California salad topped with fresh strawberry slices or an after dinner sip with a bumbleberry tart. Tasted April 2017. 89 Points
Brought to us by Caymus and produced by Charles F. Wagner, proprietor and winemaker, this is the 25th anniversary edition of this wine. There is no conundrum about how delicious Conundrum 2013 is with its mocha and chocolate flavours. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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