Alright, let’s talk about this Drama Red Blend wine. I ain’t no fancy wine person, ya know? I just know what I likes and what I don’t. And this here wine, well, it’s somethin’ else.
First off, they call it “Drama,” which sounds kinda uppity, don’t it? But don’t let that fool ya. This ain’t no wine for snobs. It’s for regular folks like you and me, the kind who like a good glass of somethin’ red after a long day.
Now, I ain’t gonna lie, I didn’t know what to expect when I first saw this bottle. It said “Bodegas Familia Bastida” on it, which sounded all foreign and complicated. And then “La Mancha,” wherever that is. But the fella at the store said it was good, and the price wasn’t too bad, so I figured, why not?
So, I poured myself a glass. First thing I noticed was the color, this deep, dark purple, almost black. Reminded me of them ripe blackberries we used to pick down by the creek when I was a girl.
- Smelled it too. Smelled like cherries, the real dark kind, not them bright red ones.
- And somethin’ else, like…like an old cigar box. My grandpa used to keep his cigars in one of them boxes. Brought back some memories, that did.
Then I took a sip. Oh boy, it was somethin’. Tart, like those sour cherries, but not too sour. And it felt…well, it felt kinda heavy in my mouth, not thin and watery like some wines. The fella at the store, he called it “medium plus tannins” or some such nonsense. I just call it strong.
I heard tell some folks say it tastes like strawberries too, but them dried-up kind, not the fresh ones. And cloves, you know, them spices you put in pumpkin pie? Just a tiny bit, mind you, not enough to make it taste like pie. It all just kinda blends together real nice.
This Drama Red Blend, it ain’t one of them weak wines. It hits ya, you know? But in a good way. Like a warm blanket on a cold night. It makes you wanna sit back and relax. Forget about all your troubles for a while.
I reckon this wine would go good with food, too. Something hearty, like them grilled ribs my son-in-law makes. Or maybe a piece of dark chocolate. That sweet and bitter combo, that’s always a winner.
I saw some other bottles too, from different years. One said 2018, another said 2019. I ain’t sure what the difference is, to be honest. Probably just different batches, like when you make a batch of jam and it ain’t exactly the same every time. But they all seemed to be about the same price, so I guess it don’t matter much.
Now, I heard tell of some other fancy red wines from places like Napa Valley, costin’ a whole lot more. Twenty-some dollars a bottle, they say. This Drama Red Blend ain’t like that. It’s good wine, but it don’t cost an arm and a leg. That’s important, ya know, especially these days.
And they say this here wine is made with organic grapes. I ain’t sure what that means exactly, but it sounds fancy. I guess it means they didn’t spray a bunch of chemicals on them grapes, which is probably a good thing. We always grew our own vegetables back in the day, never used any of that stuff, and they tasted just fine.
So, if you’re lookin’ for a good red wine that ain’t gonna break the bank, I reckon this Drama Red Blend is worth a try. It’s got that dark fruit flavor, that bit of spice, and that strong, hearty feel. It’s the kind of wine you can enjoy with dinner, or just sit and sip on its own. Don’t let the fancy name fool ya, this is a wine for regular folks. Just like you and me.
And if you find it on sale, well, that’s even better, ain’t it? I always say, a good bargain is like finding a twenty-dollar bill in your old coat pocket. Makes your day a little bit brighter.
So there you have it, my take on this Drama Red Blend. I ain’t no expert, mind you, just a woman who knows what she likes. And I like this wine. It’s good, it’s strong, and it don’t cost a fortune. What more could you ask for?
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