Friday, March 29, 2013

Smart Cookie Red Blend

First of all I, Erin, have to say that I am totally disappointed in my wine picking abilities.  However, this time I shall not take the blame alone.  Smart Cookie red blend was in the sweet section of our wine store.  The display said sweet, fruity medium bodied wine.  It also was touted as one of the best sellers at total wines.  The label also made the wine sound right up my alley.



Appearance: very dark plum, very little to no legs

Smell: butter, oak, cherry, vanilla, the label claims that it smells like cookies but we didn't get that, earthy, leather

Taste: turpentine, lackberry, burnt rubber, smooth feeling on the mouth, short finish

Pairings: better with cheddar, Gouda has no effect, chocolate has little to no effect as well

Brit Scale Ratings:

Erin:1
Sherry: 2
Gma: 1
Pap:1
Melissa: 2
Robin: 2
Sarah: 1
Gerry:1


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  1. RobinMarch 30, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    The label on this wine was very misleading. It claimed that the aroma was like "Freshly Baked Double Chocolate Cookies". In no way, shape, or form, was this wine like double chocolate cookies or anything sweet and delicious. Pairing it with cheese helped take the edge off the burnt rubber taste, but it never lived up to its label. Boo on Smart Cookie for a misleading label!

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