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I have tried a few other Barefoot wines... and they have been so-so. I poured a glass of this Cab and it was an average-ly red tone. I took a sniff and it was brightly astringent... red chiles and red berries. The first sip had a slightly over-ripe earthy flavor with a nice smooth finish. Then on the second and third sip it became much lighter and brighter with a green apple flavor. This would go perfectly with a rack of lamb and some steamed veggies.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
This Reisling was very unusual. I didn't neccesarily dislike it, but it had some "off" flavors for a Reisling. The nose was somewhat heavy, not light and crisp like usual. Flavors of Coca-Cola came through which was very odd, but it wasn't so terrible that I could not make it through the glass. It was caramel-y and maple-y in such a way as to not be off-putting, but in a way to cause you to do a double take, to make sure you're actually drinking a Reisling.
I give this unusual Reisling 3 out of 5 stars.
This Cabernet has a light and fruity nose... a little berry, a little apple. It has a lot of green pepper and green chile flavors with a little bit of blueberry. Very green and earthy. A mild fruity start and a smoky, dry finish. This wine is good, but there is nothing unusual or interesting about it.
I give it 4 out 5 stars.
Let me start off by warning you that this is a screw-top wine. That being said, put your reservations aside because this wine is superb! After I poured a bit, I stuck my nose in and took a big whiff...the first thing that came to mind was the beach. I smelled seawater and a beachy/briney scent. (Interestingly enough it is named "Blue Reef.") I was so intrigued by the first smell, I went in for another and was greeted with the same beachy scent along with garden flowers. I couldn't wait to try it out. The first sip seemed a little metallic, and I wasn't sure where it was going. On the second and third sips I picked up on an earthy, leathery taste and it was very silky. After a few more sips, a caramel note came through that was very thick and mapley. This wine also has a nice mouth-feel which adds to it's character. Definitely a winner.
5 out of 5 stars
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I have tried a few other Barefoot wines... and they have been so-so. I poured a glass of this Cab and it was an average-ly red tone. I took a sniff and it was brightly astringent... red chiles and red berries. The first sip had a slightly over-ripe earthy flavor with a nice smooth finish. Then on the second and third sip it became much lighter and brighter with a green apple flavor. This would go perfectly with a rack of lamb and some steamed veggies. 
This Reisling was very unusual. I didn't neccesarily dislike it, but it had some "off" flavors for a Reisling. The nose was somewhat heavy, not light and crisp like usual. Flavors of Coca-Cola came through which was very odd, but it wasn't so terrible that I could not make it through the glass. It was caramel-y and maple-y in such a way as to not be off-putting, but in a way to cause you to do a double take, to make sure you're actually drinking a Reisling.
This Cabernet has a light and fruity nose... a little berry, a little apple. It has a lot of green pepper and green chile flavors with a little bit of blueberry. Very green and earthy. A mild fruity start and a smoky, dry finish. This wine is good, but there is nothing unusual or interesting about it. 
Let me start off by warning you that this is a screw-top wine. That being said, put your reservations aside because this wine is superb! After I poured a bit, I stuck my nose in and took a big whiff...the first thing that came to mind was the beach. I smelled seawater and a beachy/briney scent. (Interestingly enough it is named "Blue Reef.") I was so intrigued by the first smell, I went in for another and was greeted with the same beachy scent along with garden flowers. I couldn't wait to try it out. The first sip seemed a little metallic, and I wasn't sure where it was going. On the second and third sips I picked up on an earthy, leathery taste and it was very silky. After a few more sips, a caramel note came through that was very thick and mapley. This wine also has a nice mouth-feel which adds to it's character. Definitely a winner.