Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Bully Hill Ives

Bully Hill Ives (11% Alc. by Vol)
Served Chilled

DtS Rating: 7.0/10 - Moderately Sweet

"A sweet red wine? I thought you didn't like those?!"

Yeah yeah yeah, well it was the last bottle in stock and Bully Hill is jacking up the case minimum so I wasn't sure if I was going to get a chance to buy it again. First impressions were not good. A) twist cap - wtf is this shit? B) Took a whiff, smells AWFUL. It smelled so bad I almost wanted to make someone else try it for fear it might have turned to vinegar. But I sucked it up and took a sip and was impressed. Whereas I had high hopes for the Sebeka, I did not for this wine and it turned out to be the opposite. Very fruity, very berry. Finishes with a gentle bite. I like it. Bully Hill recommends this wine for a base for Sangria or "delicious over crushed ice," let me just say, I tried it and its like a fruity slushy. At the standard BH price ($7.99 for 750mL) the versatility of this wine gives it extra points, clocking in at a 8.5/10 - If I ever see it again, I will recommend it to you sweet red lovers.
-IVVA

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