R Winery Evil Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
"Evil" spelled backwards is "Live" but "Evil" turned upside down, "It's just wrong". That's what the label says anyway.
Evil is another worthy project of the partnership between Dan Philips' Grateful Palate Imports and Chris Ringland's R Winery. The partnership is responsible for Bitch Barossa Grenache, Pillar Box Red and other hotties in our wine market these days. The fruit is sourced from South East Australia.
Excellent value ($10). Closure: Screw cap. Alcohol content: 14.7%.
Style: Dark fruit-forward, softly textured, approaching lush.
Tasting Notes: Appearance: Deep purple ruby, semi-opaque. Aromas: Cassis and hints of coffee and vanilla. Medium-bodied and softly textured, the deep fruit-forward flavors are plentiful but just short of jammy and the finish is dusty dry.
Comment: Once upon a time the water was turned to evil wine and it was a worthwhile temptation.
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I had it in the USA while on vacation but cant find it in Canada. Do you know if it is available in Calgary Alberta Canada
Posted by: Dam Good Wine | October 30, 2007 at 05:55 PM
bought a bottle just for fun when we went on a trip to the states last fall. When we got back home to sweden we had this wine with a lasagne. I experienced it as a easy wine but Im totally sold on the name. Is there by any chance a way to order a box to sweden?
Posted by: Alex | January 12, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Hi, I drank this as well as their 'Bitch' Grenache and enjoyed both as quoffers. Do you know where I can buy this from in Australia as I can only find US suppliers. Thanks
Posted by: Sarah K | February 13, 2008 at 12:56 AM
Hi, I drank this as well as their 'Bitch' Grenache and enjoyed both as quaffers. Do you know where I can buy this from in Australia as I can only find US suppliers. Thanks
Posted by: Sarah K | February 13, 2008 at 12:59 AM
If this wine had California and Napa on the label,it would be priced at $21.99; and worth it at that price. The screw cap is the tool that lets you stand the bottle upright for storage...I like it.
Posted by: Bill Carey | February 16, 2008 at 09:11 PM
I have never enjoyed drinking wine, until this bottle. My wife and I found the bottle interesting, and we have several friends who drink wine. We thought it would be interesting a party we were planning. The aprty fell through, and being the lush I am, i would not let anything go to waste. I became completely enthralled by this bottle, and may have become a wine convert because of it.
Posted by: JR | March 26, 2008 at 03:15 AM
Please let me know where we can purchase the Evil wine. We are in Northwest NC and absolutely love your wine, but are finding it hard to locate in our area.
Thank you,
Teresa Osborne
Posted by: Teresa | April 03, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Wine Exchange www.winex.com had it a while back. Good hunting.
Posted by: Roger Mills | June 27, 2008 at 03:50 PM