Wine Tasting: Childress Vineyards Sangria

 

Name:  Childress Vineyards Sangria

Variety:  Blend (Sangria - red wine with added fruit)

Region:  Lexington, North Carolina

Country:  United States

Year:  Not listed on bottle

Price:  $9.99

Online Review/Tasting Notes:  Sweet Red Wine with Natural Flavor - Feel the beat with dancing rays of sun-kissed goodness.  Sweet berry and juicy peach flavors twirl with citrus and spice for a taste bud tango.  Stride into the sunlight and serve chilled with fresh fruit medley (https://childressvineyards.com/product/sun-kissed-red-sangria).

Wine Folly:  Because Sangria is not a varietal wine but rather a blend of a red wine base paired with fruit, I could not find any particular reference to it in Wine Folly.

My Review:  I was excited to try Sangria given that I have heard its name quite frequently (even referenced in songs), but this was not the beverage for me.  As I performed the swirl and sniff, I sensed strong aromas of oranges, strawberries, and raspberries with a slight floral component.  Its taste was almost identical to that initial assessment, as I experienced an explosion of fruity, juicy flavors throughout my palate as if I was sampling the produce at Kroger.  The finish of this Sangria was smooth and short, with a very standard red wine flavor.  Even though I greatly enjoy fruit and have started to appreciate the taste of red wine, I did not like the combination of the two at all.  I consumed this Sangria at room temperature, so next time I will chill it to see if I like it better that way.

I did not pair this wine with any food.