Rating 85
Style Red
Blend , Alicante Bouschet, Petite Sirah, Tempranillo
Vintage 2017
Appellation
San Luis Obispo County
Central Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.5%
Price $15.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2020-04-24

Perfect For

Backyard BBQs, Party Wine, Penny Pinching

Drink If You Like

Malbec, Petite Sirah , Zinfandel

Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise 2017 Review

This is a party wine, hands-down. The wine does not reflect the blend, but who cares, right? The alcohol is high and will burn a bit going down, but that’s rock’n’roll. The label is a skull with flaming dice for eyes, like a concert poster from the 70’s, so it will look cool at a Halloween party, a rager or paired with BBQ at a cookout.

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POINTS
Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise 2017
This is a party wine, hands-down. The wine does not reflect the blend, but who cares, right? The alcohol is high and will burn a bit going down, but that’s rock’n’roll. The label is a skull with flaming dice for eyes, like a concert poster from the 70’s, so it will look cool at a Halloween party, a rager or paired with BBQ at a cookout.

Reviewed On: 04-24-2020
85
POINTS
Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise 2017
This is a party wine, hands-down. The wine does not reflect the blend, but who cares, right? The alcohol is high and will burn a bit going down, but that’s rock’n’roll. The label is a skull with flaming dice for eyes, like a concert poster from the 70’s, so it will look cool at a Halloween party, a rager or paired with BBQ at a cookout.

Reviewed On: 04-24-2020