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Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet 2013 Wine Review

Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet 2013

Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet 2013

California, United States

Community Score:85/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $15.45

Drink: 2013-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Medium Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Cupcake Vineyards

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 86/100

Lots of sweet berries and chocolate on the nose and palate of this lavishly oaked Californian red wine. Pair with Mexican mole.

This Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet 2013 was reviewed on November 11, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 158196
  • $15.00 
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Reviews and Ratings

Paula Bernardino rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

This was my weekend pick. California’s Cupcake vineyards’ red velvet. Deep ruby colour with flavours of blackberries and dark cherries and a smooth finish. Paired with a steak&frites meal. Very nice attractive label. $16 at the LCBO and $14.65 at the SAQ. 13.5% alcohol
Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Fruity and juicy, the name says it all. Pleasant for the wine drinker who likes it tart and fruity without the bitterness of tannins. Mocha chocolate and red berry dominant.
Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 84/100 with the following review:

Fruity cotton candy dominate the notes. If you like sweet concentrated fruit flavours this is your wine! Palated shows middle of the road balance of fruity sweetness, acidity and mild tannins. Not my style. Tasted Nov 2016 - @sommsosa / bespoketastings.ca

2 Members would buy this wine again

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