Reviews & Ratings

2012 Cupcake Red Blends or Varietals "Red Velvet"

Winery: Cupcake

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Red Velvet"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: Zinfandel with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: California

State or country: CA

Price: $14

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 88 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: March 15, 2014

Wine Review: This bright red colored red blend from Cupcake is a good value. It opens with an attractive cherry vanilla bouquet. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, balanced, and very fruit forward. The flavor profile is a nice blend of blueberry and red raspberry with hints of cherry cola. The finish is dry and its flavors fade away nicely. This wine is very food friendly and would pair perfectly with grilled steak tips. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Experience a wine as rich, soft and elegant as red velvet. The Red Velvet blend delivers over-the-top aromas of chocolate, deep dark blackberries and luscious red fruits that follow through to the palate. Finish with a hint of coconut and creamy mocha that shows unmistakable intensity and length. Red Velvet combines Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. Each varietal adds distinct characteristics and lends structure, aroma and depth of flavor. We ferment each varietal separately before blending. Finally, a unique oak regime infuses creaminess.

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