Budget Vino wine tasting results- Part 2: The Crimson Red

Here it is, part 2 of the Budget Vino wine tasting results.

On Sunday night, we were scheduled to taste 6 wines. However, when we started tasting our 3rd wine, we realized that we were actually tasting 7. Mistakingly, we were given both the 2004 and 2005 releases of the Stephen Vincent Crimson Red. This gave us the unique opportunity to compare and contrast 2 years of the same wine.

About the Stephen Vincent Crimson Red: This wine is a blend of 75% Syrah and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Wine #1- Stephen Vincent Crimson Red 2004

Definitely buy it: 67%

Consider buying it: 33%

Don't buy it: 0%

Some Comments:

• "Funky and interesting. I could drink this all day"
• "Great. I've never tasted a crimson before!"
• "Would go great with a steak"
• "Nice tasty oak flavor"
• "Mellow nose with a substantial taste"
• "Big wine"
• "Spicy with a woody/oak aftertaste"

Wine #2- Stephen Vincent Crimson Red 2005

Definitely buy it: 0%

Consider buying it: 30%

Don't buy it: 70%

Some Comments:

• "Great smell, but I really don't like the taste"
• "'2004 is way better than the 2005"
• "2005 tastes younger than the 2004"

Clearly the 2004 was the big winner!