Red
The Big Bad Red Blend
Once Upon a Vine · California, United States
65.9
Aggregate Score
Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.
How This Wine Compares
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Critic Scores
Community Rating (2018)3.64/5
Vintages & Ratings
| Year | # Ratings | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 641 | 3.64/5 |
| 2017 | 641 | 3.64/5 |
| 2016 | 641 | 3.64/5 |
| 2015 | 641 | 3.64/5 |
| 2014 | 641 | 3.64/5 |
Tasting Notes
Full-bodied. Dark fruit, spice, structured tannins.
Food Pairings
BeefLambVealPoultry
Serving Temperature
16-18°C
Aging Potential
2-5 years
Pros
- +Well-rated by the community
Why This Score?
This wine's score of 65.9 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- Once Upon a Vine
- Region
- California
- Country
- United States
- Grape
- Syrah/Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13.5%