This red is typical of most California reds. It is too sweet, tutti frutti tasting, and too low on tannin. I was getting a bit of oak and there was some decent acidity. Did I mention TUTTI FRUTTI? $7 at Grocery Outlet is what drew me in, now I have 2 more bottles to contend with...
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This red is aimed to please the American palate. Too sweet, too fruity, and with that buffered creaminess instead of a clean, crisp characteristic. 14.5% abv, not enough tannin although there was a touch of oak noticeable. It was drinkable but I will avoid it in the future.
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2020 Orinda Hayes Cabernet Sauvignon Lake County Red Hills
3/9/2024 - okicuru12 Does not like this wine: 83 Points
This red is typical of most California reds. It is too sweet, tutti frutti tasting, and too low on tannin. I was getting a bit of oak and there was some decent acidity.
Did I mention TUTTI FRUTTI?
$7 at Grocery Outlet is what drew me in, now I have 2 more bottles to contend with...
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2020 Monte da Ravasqueira Guarda Rios
2/12/2024 - okicuru12 wrote: 83 Points
This red has a pleasant enough fruity flavor but is too sweet, minimally tannic, and only just into medium bodied.
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2018 Magic Box Red Blend
8/21/2022 - okicuru12 wrote: 82 Points
This red is aimed to please the American palate. Too sweet, too fruity, and with that buffered creaminess instead of a clean, crisp characteristic.
14.5% abv, not enough tannin although there was a touch of oak noticeable.
It was drinkable but I will avoid it in the future.
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