Today's Wine Review
2023 Decoy Red Blends or Varietals "Red Blend"
Winery: Decoy
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Red Blend"
Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals
Grape blend: 23% Zinfandel, 22% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petite Sirah, 9% Syrah, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Grenache, 4% Malbec, & 3% Cabernet Franc
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: California
State or country: CA
Price: $20
Cases produced: 125,000
KWG Score: 90.3 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)
Review date: November 15, 2026
Wine Review: This ruby red colored red blend from Decoy is a kitchen sink blend! It contains nine red grape varietals! It opens with a red plum and Nilla wafer cookie bouquet with hints of black cherry and herbal tea. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and savory. The flavor profile is red plum and black cherry blend with notes of clove and cinnamon tea. I also detected hints of black pepper and cedar plank. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and mild tannins drift away nicely. I would pair this red blend with juicy Angus burger. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: Bright red fruit leads the profile, with ripe raspberry, concentrated boysenberry, and sweet cranberry layered alongside notes of nutmeg and oak spice. The palate centers on juicy boysenberry, supported by smooth tannins and a round, structured feel. Subtle toasty oak shapes the finish, allowing ripe red fruit to linger.
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