Not a bad wine for the cheap price of under 10$. Its berries don't predominate but they are there. You feel an initial sweetness that is smooth, then the sting of alcohol comes through,  but none of this is new or unique. What does make this wine stand out a little better is its more unique finish, which reminds me of that mineral-like and bitter aftertaste a grapefruit might hold. Not the flavour of grapefruit, just the bitter aftertaste you get with it. 

After reading an article on the company's marketing of this wine - the use of the word "smooth" which is really classing up the term "sweet" and seeing the target consumer group they are going for -  I understand this wine a bit more. They are going for that young wine consumer group which this wine would fit perfect for indeed. It has a sweetness that draws the youth in, the higher alcohol by volume that all young drinkers want to see, and its gulpable, juicy and fruity enough to captivate its youthful audience. 

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A decent wine. It holds dark berry flavours but what shines through is the big kick in the alcohol and spicy heat department. I wouldn't mind this wine for the right meal, something juicy and high in protein or fat with a bold flavour. The next year's vintage apparently has less alcohol which might make it more balanced if it keeps the rest of its attributes. I will have to try it out some time and compare.

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Bottom of the Bottle:

I will say this many times: I would not hesitate to enjoy this with ANY tomato based cuisine! Beauty in a bottle. It has the most delightfully delicate aromas and flavours and I cannot get over the fantastic after-taste which gives off this spicy yet refreshingly cool sensation that lingers for the long run. It MUST be enjoyed with the right cuisine to reach its full potential though. on its own the tannins can come across a bit harsh and overbearing. Also do not make the mistake of drinking this next to an equally bitter piece of chocolate. It doesn't fare well. Look to your Italian based cuisine to match this Italian based wine. Tomato sauce is an essential alongside this bottle. Get the dish right and this wine has immense potential. 

Bottom of the Bottle:

While I appreciate a good white wine less focused on fruits, this came with a bitter bite and an after taste of dried fruits and vegetables that I could not get use to. Other reviewers have described this wine as tasting like asparagus and green figs, holding off-dry lemony flavours and balance. I'm not certain if balance works, as there is this prominent bitterness to the wine that I can't help but over-focus on. I agree with lemony but not so much the off-dry. Off-dry signifies sweetness in there and I do not come across any sweetness in this wine. If asparagus means unripe or overripe, bitter asparagus then I could agree with that description to some extent. I don't know the flavour of green figs but I don't see ripe figs in this wine at all. Overall, this could be a descent wine for someone else, just not me. 

BOTTOM OF THE BOTTLE (BOTTOM LINE):

It took me awhile to understand this wine but I'm finally getting an idea of its character. It doesn't taste of fruits at all, it tastes of the peels and skins and rinds of fruits mixed with grassy and herbaceous elements. I like the idea of this wine. I do. It has unfathomable potential in today's cuisine world geared towards the exotic of eastern spices and lighter components. This wine posses the exotic. Many say that wine was not meant to pair with eastern dishes and spice. But an exotic dish needs an exotic wine. This isn't a wine for lovers of the fruit flavours of wine. This is for those who seek something else. I saw a review for the 2011 white beach house blend and in this review by the Good Wine Guru it was said best with "the best description of the 2011 Beach House White is “green”. There’s plenty of citrus on the nose and in the mouth, but a hint of herbaceous notes comes through on the finish, and while that’s certainly not a bad thing, I also know it’s not for everybody. "

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