94
Points
Lot 585 | 2023 North Coast Red Blend 750ml

Lot 585
2023 North Coast Red Blend

750ml
$19.00
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Available for purchase in the U.S. only excluding AK, DE, HI, RI, UT.

Over $50/bottle under the original label

Lot 585 is a 94-point James Suckling scored (under our label) masterful blend featuring a Cabernet Sauvignon core with classic Bordelaise varietals and a touch of Zinfandel. Crafted by a stalwart multigenerational family estate with some of the most celebrated vineyards in wine country, it’s a simply wonderful showcase of the terrific 2023 growing season. NDA terms require us to keep mum about exact varietals and percentages (and we had to declassify the label to North Coast for extra brand security).

Medium ruby on the pour, the nose dances out of the glass with a core of chocolate, dried herbs, cherry, and cassis berry haloed by menthol, plum, and crushed florals. On entry, a beam of acidity slices through red fruit and new leather, backed by medium barrel spice and small, velvety tannins. The finish begins with high-toned spice and earth, revealing cherry compote before shifting to broad welcoming waves of vanilla. Still full of youthful energy, this wine promises even more depth and integration with some more bottle age, but if you can’t wait, don’t forget to decant!


14.3% alc

Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 21 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This North Coast Red Blend from Lot 585, crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, classic Bordelaise varietals, and Zinfandel, offers a medium ruby color with a nose of chocolate, dried herbs, cherry, and cassis. The wine is smooth, rich, and full of youthful energy, promising more depth with age. Priced aggressively at $19 per bottle, it's a remarkable value for a wine of this caliber.

Summary topics

  • Wine Quality (60%): Many customers brought up the fact that this wine is great, wonderful, versatile, rich, smooth, and delicious.
  • Wine Blend (45%): A substantial number of customers appreciated the blend, describing it as fantastic, smooth, and tasty.

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Review highlights

  • "This is great wine to enjoy with friends while enjoying good meals." — Ngozi O.
  • "Fabulous everyday wine" — Lisa E.
  • "This is a very nice, drinkable and tasty blend." — Mary R.

Reviews

Great Pizza Wine

"I figured I couldn’t go wrong getting a blend that was rated 94 for under $20. I was right! After drinking the first, I ordered 4 more. I don’t know if I would score it a 94 against some of much higher priced premium blends but this very nice wine at this great price makes it impossible to pass up."

— steve m. (5/5)

Great value

"This is a very nice, drinkable and tasty blend. A great staple wine for any occasion. De Negoce never disappoints."

— Mary R. (5/5)

Big red blend

"This was a nice surprise. I loved it. Easy drinking. Fantastic blend."

— Heidi K. (5/5)

Very Young Tasting

"I opened this bottle, aerated into the glass. Waited 15 minutes after initial taste. Way too tight. Corked and followed up next two nights. Finally it didn’t taste tight and acidic. At this point, it was pretty good, not too distinct however. I will age all my wines purchased on this order based on this experience."

— Russ Y. (3/5)

Great anytime wine!

"Lovely weekday blend goes great with tacos!"

— frank k. (5/5)

Beautifully blended

"This wine is really well blended. The are almost no seams in the blend. The tannins and chalky and the Zinfandel adds a smooth, bold boost."

— Kjel H. (5/5)

The perfect every evening red.

"You know when you are having leftovers, pizza, pasta, or a hamburger at home? This wine hits the mark! It's not intended to be the big red meat or heavy sauces wine. . . it's a very nice everyday wine."

— Naomi W. (5/5)

Excellent

"Ordered this based on the ratings and it did not disappoint. A really tasty red blend that fills the mouth."

— M.A. O. (5/5)

Big Red

"I love this wine. So reasonably priced for such a big bold red. Lots of spice. This is my second case. Highly recommend."

— David R. (5/5)

Excellent blend, rich yet still

"Excellent blend, rich yet still fruity."

— christian s. (5/5)

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