Cupcake Central Coast 2010 Pinot Noir, $6.99-$11.99, 86 points, will not wow most wine drinkers, but it will satisfy a large gathering!
This everyday/workman Pinot Noir red wine appears a typical pomegranate red with a clear rim.
The red-grape-like aroma is okay, while the medium body carries good acidity, mild tannin, flavors of red raspberry, black cherry, and red grape.
Finishes fair on a trailing palate, a hint of alcohol (13.5%), tart pomegranate, and a touch of spice.
Cupcake wines almost always seems to be just a thin line better than the average "plonk" wine I buy at the Supermarket, and it's no wonder their huge displays empty-out so fast.
Once again, yesterday I asked another woman why her choice of wine? "(Laughter) It is $3.99!" In the case of Cupcake wines, others would say: "It taste good and is inexpensive!" So, to all the purists: this review isn't for you, but to the hoi polloi, begin you holiday not with plonk, but step-up!
Index-of-reviewed-wines
Copyright 2010-2013 Dennis Tsiorbas. All rights reserved, Template provided by Blogger
Always pass this by in Cost Plus, maybe I should try one of their varietals one of these days.
ReplyDeleteVinogirl is walking the aisles of Costco and sees "Cupcake Cali PN for $7 and says, "Why not? Well you know you dislike Cali PN, why waste even that amount?"
DeleteIt's that darn dialog that goes on in that there mind of yours; it's a right brain verses left brain thing!!!!
I just wanted to add that as of today Market Basket was selling the 2011 vintage for $7.99 with coupon, same price as the NHLS, and Hannaford's was selling it for $8.99 with a coupon (if my memory serves me well 8-) However, this wine is on sale quite often!
ReplyDelete