I was at Trader Joe's the other day, and as I walked through the wine aisle, I was quickly reminded about how many interesting and inexpensive wines they hold in stock. Always a sucker for a cool label, I grabbed the "Dearly Beloved Forever Red." Dearly Beloved is a Mendocino County red blend of Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese Carignane & Grenache. The allure of this wine definitely comes in its packaging. The bottle is darker than the wine it holds, and has really intricate Mexican artwork painted in a solid white. The bottle really is quite stricking.
Unfortunately in this case, art did not mimic life. This wine was simply decent. It was drinkable, but also a little disappointing. It was overly fruity, and lacked structure. It was just kind of there.
At $6.99, the price point was reasonable, but there are definitely better options out there for that cost. I don't think I would buy this wine again, unless I decide to start decorating my home with cool wine bottles. :)
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