Tasting - Black Box Wines Cabernet Sauvignon

Name: Black Box Cabernet Sauvignon 
Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 
Country: California 
Year: 2010
Price: $20


Wine review: Rich aromas of dark fruit complemented by a deep, lush body. The finish is soft and long with lingering notes of berry. 


My review: This was my first experience with boxed wines, and it was a pretty good tasting Cabernet Sauvignon. I am not a huge fan of spicy red wines, which this was, so I would rank it a 7 out of 10. It was a great value, considering I got 4 bottles of wine for $20 dollars and they will last longer since they are stored in the box. The aromas were very strong and intense, mostly of dark berries and spices. The tastes were equally as strong, ranging from black berries to spices to herbs. The wine was well balanced, with equal proportions of acidity, heat, and tannin structure. It was not a sweet wine, but it did have a smoother finish than some other reds I have tried. I did not taste this wine with any food, but I would probably buy it again in the future now that I know it is a pretty good red wine and a great value.