By now, you know I do love a big red. Cupcake fits the bill.

I snagged this bottle on sale at Sunflower Market for about $8.  Not a bad deal.  And it had a $1 off coupon for anything in the bakery.  Gotta love that kind of promotion.

This wine does have a bit of tannin nip, so beware. Yes, it's relatively smooth, but it's mostly about big fruit and the hint of coffee. You will also get a mouthful of oak, which helps to soften the tannin and keep the wine well-rounded and smooth.

We had this with the recommended filet and wine reduction - yum!  I'd definitely do this again.