Winery - Black Box
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Vintner Ryan Sproule discovered the popularity of boxed wine in Europe and came to California. The result was Black Box. This wine, the equivalent of 4 regular bottles at $4.50 each, is juicy in blackberry, blueberry and cherry jam flavors, dry and smooth. It’s easy to pour, and should stay fresh for weeks due to the vacuum packing.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
It’s not a vintage wine, and there’s a slightly green, peppery note, but that just adds a piquant touch to the cherry-cocoa fruit in this easy-to-savor Merlot. It’s dry and balanced, and, and at the equivalent of a buck-fifty a bottle, it’s a super buy.
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Black Box Merlot - NV
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The price is unbelievable. This is as good as many Paso Robles Cabs in a full bottle, with forward blackberry jam, coffee and dry chocolate flavors, and it finishes in a dry, rich swirl of tannins and acids. They kept the alcohol nice and moderate.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A winning wine, with plenty of personality and flair. The fruity flavors are nice and rich, suggesting black cherries. At approximately six bucks a bottle, this is a great value, and it will hold in the box for days if not weeks.
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Black Box Merlot - 2001
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Black Box has had great success with other varietals, but has struggled with Syrah, and the ’06 does not fix the problem. The wine is dry and harsh, with stemmy, green flavors.
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Black Box Shiraz - 2006
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here's a good example of a country-style Chard that offers some nice qualities, at a fair price. The equivalent of four regular bottles, it's fruity and off-dry, with peaches and cream flavors that finish clean.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s lots to like in this everyday Chard in a box. It’s not just the price, because the wine is dry, crisp and fruity, with plenty of creamy Chardonnay character and a refreshingly clean finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From a box that holds the equivalent of four regular bottles, a nice, rich Chard. It’s all about ripe tropical fruits, peaches and cream and Asian spices. Finishes long and flavorful.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine-in-a-box is the equivalent of four regular bottles, which makes it quite a good value. It’s medium-bodied, dry and balanced, with nice flavors of blackberries, currants, herbs and cedar.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Four bottles in one box, but what you get is pretty harsh and lean. Not much going on except acidity, tannins and a harsh mouthfeel.
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