Santa Rita has introduced a new line of wines they call "Secret Reserve". The label features a decorative mirror and a legend about the mirror holding secrets from the past. The legend is a bit silly and tells nothing about the wine. Santa Rita produces many world class wines but the purpose of the Secret Reserve wines is simply to meet a certain price point.
Secret Reserve Red Blend is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (53%), Merlot (20%), Syrah (15%), Petit Verdot (7%) and Carmenere (5%). I do not recommend drinking this wine immediately after opening the bottle as it improved after an hour. I found the wine to taste of dark berries with spice and cedar tones. The flavor reminded me of an inexpensive carmenere that I sometimes drink from Trader Joe's. The wine is only $8.99 at Costco and is good for that price but you will not want to open this for your next special occasion.
SC Wine Joe rating = 87 points.
Secret Reserve Red Blend is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (53%), Merlot (20%), Syrah (15%), Petit Verdot (7%) and Carmenere (5%). I do not recommend drinking this wine immediately after opening the bottle as it improved after an hour. I found the wine to taste of dark berries with spice and cedar tones. The flavor reminded me of an inexpensive carmenere that I sometimes drink from Trader Joe's. The wine is only $8.99 at Costco and is good for that price but you will not want to open this for your next special occasion.
SC Wine Joe rating = 87 points.
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