Black Box Pinot Noir - Boxed Wine Review
It’s time for us to address the stigma surrounding boxed wine. Boxed wine often gets a bad rap in the world of wine lovers, because it is quite a bit more casual than a lot of wines that are held in high esteem. Now, I’m not saying that fine wines are not excellent and worthy of the attention that they receive, but boxed wine can be just as much of a treat, it is simply enjoyable in a very different way. In the times in my life when I have had the chance to have higher end wines, I have found them to be quite luxurious. In my experience, they have lived up to the label and price tag that goes along with them. However, the same can be said for boxed wine. Boxed wine is designed, by the very nature of it’s packaging, to be enjoyed in casual settings, like a camping trip, or an easy-going afternoon with friends. The quality of boxed wine is evenly matched with the price tag, and it can often make wine quite accessible in ways that higher quality wines are not. Boxed wine may be entirely different in many ways from a high quality bottle, but a box of Pinot for under $20 absolutely has a place in the world of wine enthusiasts.
Take, for example, this box of 2018 Pinot Noir from Black Box Wines. Containing the equivalent of 4 standard sized bottles of wine, this wine combines two of my favorite things in a wine selection: a delicious wine for a great price. The tasting notes of this wine read like a fairly standard Pinot Noir. The hue is a soft, cheerful red with darker tones glimmering throughout the glass. It has solid legs, and the scent is quite tart and refreshing. The scent preludes the taste, which is quite sharp, yet brilliantly flavored, reminding me of tangy berries. Overall, it is a very refreshing Pinot Noir. lighter than some, almost like a red wine with a dash of Pinot Grigio flavor thrown in. Personally, this is one of my favorite boxed wines.
This Black Box Pinot is one of many delicious boxed wines that are available for amazing prices. If you already enjoy boxed wine, you won’t need me to convince you to try it, but if you’re on the fence about trying boxed wine, either because you’ve been told it isn’t comparable to other wine, or any other reason, give it a go, and I assure you, you will not be disappointed. Don’t go into the experience excepting a top shelf wine, that’s not what boxed wine is for, but if you want a solid, enjoyable wine that you can enjoy in any occasion, without breaking the bank, pick up a box at your local store, and settle in for a refreshing glass of well priced, well made wine.
