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Cryptic Red (California)

Cryptic

California · California Other · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Bordeaux varieties
Country
United States
Region
California · California Other
Appellation
California
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
off-dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas assadas · churrasco · queijos maturados

Rated vintages

  • 201287 pts

    Bold and flavorful, this smells both fruity and spicy, and tastes ripe and assertive. Hefty tannins help balance out a touch of sweetness as plum, strawberry and cherry flavors ooze over the palate and linger on the finish.

  • 201184 pts

    The tannins are smooth on this ripe, jammy wine. Its raspberry and cherry fruit flavors are finished with a white sugar opulence. The blend is Zin, Petite Sirah and Bordeaux varieties.

  • 201082 pts

    Seemingly sweet, with Lifesaver cherry and raspberry candy flavors and tart acidity, this simple wine is fine for everyday meals or parties.