no
017
The Big Crush
Merlot
Juicy Grape’s wine motto is ‘sunshine in a glass’
USA, California, The Big Crush, Merlot, 2011
Introduction
USA-California is the origin for this fresh Merlot, the production is linked to Kingsland Drinks, a premier UK independent supplier of spirits and wines. The label states ‘the big Crush symbolises the wine press crushing our perfectly ripened grapes, to extract the maximum possible flavours to fill your glass’.
Big Crush range: Merlot, Pinot Grigio and Grenache Rosé,, to ‘tingle your taste buds’. Kingsland Drinks was established in 1955, and offers form vine to wine, sales & marketing, storage to distribution. They represent many wines from around the world, with brands such as Baron de Ley, Spain; Blue Nun, Germany; the Ned, New Zealand and McManis, USA.
Introduction
USA-California is the origin for this fresh Merlot, the production is linked to Kingsland Drinks, a premier UK independent supplier of spirits and wines. The label states ‘the big Crush symbolises the wine press crushing our perfectly ripened grapes, to extract the maximum possible flavours to fill your glass’.
Big Crush range: Merlot, Pinot Grigio and Grenache Rosé,, to ‘tingle your taste buds’. Kingsland Drinks was established in 1955, and offers form vine to wine, sales & marketing, storage to distribution. They represent many wines from around the world, with brands such as Baron de Ley, Spain; Blue Nun, Germany; the Ned, New Zealand and McManis, USA.
Year:
2011
Approx:
£ 6.50
Best Served:
16-18 °C
Vol:
13.5 %
Review Date:
16 . 04 . 2015
Origin:
USA, California
Wine specifics
Ready to drink and can keep for a little while. Smooth, velvety, quite light, hints of blackberry, vanilla. Serving all meats, grills, soft cheese, just on its own. Obtained in the UK. Screwtop. (photo got lost, sorry)
Ready to drink and can keep for a little while. Smooth, velvety, quite light, hints of blackberry, vanilla. Serving all meats, grills, soft cheese, just on its own. Obtained in the UK. Screwtop. (photo got lost, sorry)
Insights:
When the wine was introduced in 2012 a press release: ‘Juicy Grape will act as an umbrella brand, with the first range being ‘approachable mid-tier wines focusing on the highlights of California’ called ‘The Big Crush’. The initial range consists of Pinot Grigio, Merlot and Grenache Rosé, with an RSP of £6.99 off-promotion and £5.49 on-promotion’. A Californian rosé, is also called sometimes white zinfandel.
Review Date:
16 . 04 . 2015
