Dark Cherry, mocha, and oak. Lots of oak. Jammy finish. If you like Cupcake Red Velvet, the Decadent Red is similar but just a little deeper and darker. I wouldn’t describe Red Velvet as jammy but Decadent Red certainly is.
13.5% alcohol. No headache. My only complaint is that the bottle is too small, disappearing at an alarming rate at the end of a stressful week.
My advice: buy two bottles, you’re gonna need them.
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Dripping with rich flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and coffee, this wine offers a lush mouthfeel and a long, intricate finish.
Pair with braised beef short ribs, an indulgent chocolate treat or as the perfect accompaniment to a night under the stars.
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Wine Tasting Notes
Cupcake Vineyards' Black Forest is a delicously dark, decadent red blend. With rich notes of dark cherry, blackberry, pomegranate, and coffee, this wine offers a lush mouthfeel and a long, intricate finish. Enjoy with short ribs, a chocolate treat, or a night under the stars.
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