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Cupcake Vineyards Black Forest Decadent Red Wine Review

Cupcake Vineyards Black Forest Decadent Red

Cupcake Vineyards Black Forest Decadent Red

California, United States

Community Score:86/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $14.00

Drink: 2019-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Cupcake Vineyards

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 87/100

A lovely, rich, full-bodied Californian red wine with aromas of black cherry liqueur. Perfect for Mexican mole.

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This Cupcake Vineyards Black Forest Decadent Red was reviewed on June 12, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2015  2014  2013 

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 873455
  • $14.00 
  • Check Stock
  • AGLC
  • 775551
  • $14.00

Reviews and Ratings

Wineboy rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Nice power and great length on this wine offering a more than interesting blend of red and black fruit evolving to a more berry pie flavours. Correct sweetness level for a California red blend. A great buy if you are willing to abandon the psychological need to see a vintage year on the label.
Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

I can see the broad appeal of this wine for many who might be new to drinking wine or like a bit of sweetness in a red. It has a pretty good balance with ripe and jammy berry notes as well as some mocha and a hint of warm spice. Smooth on the palate, with some RS but not as much as I thought from my preconceptions with the name "cupcake" on the label. Great for weeknight meals or girls' nights.

1 Member would buy this wine again

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