Saturday, December 24, 2011

Best Affordable Christmas Wine for $8.99




I don't blog about wine often, but I just had to share this delicious, affordable find.  Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet wine is available virtually everywhere (I picked up mine for $8.99 on sale at Target not too long ago), and it is absolutely delicious and very, very drinkable.  It pairs well with everything from turkey and ham to veggies and dip.  Its a blend of Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon -- the Italians love red wine blends, and this wine is definitely a reason why.  Serve this at your next party, and let your friends complement your excellent palate.

The winemaker's notes say this wine shows an incredible nose of chocolate, deep rich blackberries, red fruits and a creamy mocha finish that is unmistakable in its intensity and length, and that it's reminiscent of a blackberry chocolate cupcake with a mocha coulis.  All I know, is that it tastes yummy, and you should try it.