2007 Killer Juice Cabernet Sauvignon Box Wine from California
I have often seen positive references to Killer Juice box wine on the web so it was with some anticipation that I tried the 2007 Killer Juice Cabernet Sauvignon expecting at least a half-way decent, inexpensive wine.
After one sip I have to say that I was disappointed in this half-way decent wine (more of a glass half empty half-way decent rather than half full). I found this wine to be somewhat out of balance. The first impression I had with the first sip was of harsh tannins. Not overly harsh, but harsh enough to raise an eye brow. There is some fruit, but for me, not enough to balance out the tannins.
Ironically, I think that this wine would probably benefit form some exposure to air – something that is hard to do with a box wine. It would seem kind of silly to decant a box wine, wouldn’t it… Try pouring yourself a glass of this and let it sit for a bit before drinking (something I will try the next time I drink this).
Don’t get me wrong, the wine is drinkable, but I expected so much more and got so much less. I will finish the box (and must admit that some of it may get used in cooking) but will not be purchasing this one again. There are so many other nice box red wines for the same money or less (I paid $21.99 for a 3 liter box) that there is no point drinking this one.
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The tannins do soften somewhat with exposure to air, but are still a little harsh for my taste. And as I have said before, having to decant a box wine kind of defeats the purpose…