Black currant and dark cherry up front, a little chocolate underneath, and a dry finish that holds its shape. Soft tannins keep it easy to drink without tipping into thin.
Region: California Central Coast, USA (Monterey County and Paso Robles)
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, primarily; some vintages blend in Merlot and Petite Sirah
Sweetness: Medium-sweet (37 g/L residual sugar)
Body: Medium
Key ingredients: Purified water, dealcoholized wine, grape juice concentrate, natural fruit juice concentrate, natural flavors, potassium metabisulfite.
Good to know: The alcohol is gently removed from real fermented wine just before bottling. Gluten-free. Contains sulfites (potassium metabisulfite). Best enjoyed within five days of opening.
How to enjoy: Pour it with beef, lamb, or anything in a red sauce, or use it as the base for a red wine mocktail.
Swizzle's Take: We pour this one when dinner calls for a real red that can sit next to a steak and hold its own.
