Tasting: Lapis Luna Red Wine Blend

Name: Lapis Luna Red Wine Blend

Variety: 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 25% Malbec, 5% Barbera

Country: United States

Year: 2020

Price: $14

Online Review: Excellent red blend for the Value! Blackberry aroma with a smooth vanilla and earthy finish that went well with some meatballs and havarti cheese for dinner. Highly recommend for the price when compared to similar wines are much more expensive.
4.2 stars
Jason Daack

Personal Thoughts: Lapis Luna Red Wine Blend is an intriguing blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Barbera. My girlfriend got it for me on a trip we went on for my birthday. When I first tasted it, I was struck by the complexity of flavors. It took a while for me to fully appreciate it, but I ended up enjoying it more and more as I drank it over the course of a few days, especially as it oxidized as I left it uncorked for large periods of time. I noticed a combination of fruit flavors, including cherry, plum, and blackberry, with a subtle hint of vanilla and spice. The wine also had a smooth, lingering finish.

The Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend gave it a bold, full-bodied taste, with notes of black cherry and baking spices (Wine Folley 79). The Merlot added a touch of sweetness, with hints of cherry and chocolate, while the Malbec contributed to the fruitiness with notes of blackberry and cocoa. Finally, the Barbera provided a tartness with notes of cherry and black pepper.