Insurrection Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon

Insurrection

Other · Cabernet-Shiraz Blend
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
83 /100
Reviews
9
professional

Vintages

1
2015 Other 83/100
Cabernet-Shiraz Blend
NV

Community Reviews

11
11
Reviews
82.9
Avg Score
91
Highest
Taster #8082 · Apr 5, 2021
91/100
Dark red hues. Alcohol dominant and earthy/fruity nose. Extreme cherry fruit on the palate so much so there is a fructose sweetness. Not much else can emerge beyond that dominance. I imagine this would be a love it or hate it wine and the scores show it. suits me ok and that makes it an extraordinary bargain - love it when that happens.
2015 vintage
Taster #1638 · Nov 4, 2020
81/100
Just okay. Simple, uncomplicated, underwhelming. Not as good as a WE 91 scored table red would typically be. There are better $9 bottles of table red.
2015 vintage
Taster #6164 · Mar 3, 2020
70/100
Strong aroma on uncorking, a bit like a wet towel. Initially, taste perception of leather and anise. 10 minutes after opening, strong alcohol taste but less offensive on the nose. Sorta gave up. May try again tomorrow. The next day, maybe better and less tannin-y? But nothing that changes my mind enough to want to drink it more.
2015 vintage
Taster #0208 · Nov 15, 2018
90/100
Nice red blend. Labeled at 15% alcohol so no surprise after opening. Definitely no burn in the throat. Shiraz adds a little spice and the cab is not overly tannic. Red fruit and smooth on the palate . Medium length finish. For a <$15 bottle I highly recommend.
2015 vintage
Taster #1824 · Aug 5, 2018
89/100
Fine
2015 vintage
Taster #6759 · Jun 28, 2018
80/100
A bit hot and simewhat short on the pallate. Shiraz is def there. The nose is bice with black and blue fruits. The wine on the table at a charity event.
2015 vintage
Taster #7475 · May 16, 2018
78/100
Drinkable but not by much. Lots of heat. Weak texture and little structure/body. Can't recommend.
2015 vintage
Taster #3167 · Apr 25, 2018
Not as expected
2015 vintage
Taster #3818 · Mar 19, 2018
85/100
This wine needs some breathing room. Seems a bit hot from high (15%) alcohol. Leans more to bright than dark fruit.
2015 vintage
Taster #9799 · Jul 10, 2017
Nice little spice in this one
2015 vintage
Taster #0995 · Jul 15, 2016
82/100
Big jammy dark fruit, but raw and lacking finesse. Tastes too much like stemmy grape juice -- but at least a relatively rich, dark stemmy grape juice. Would drink again but not buy again.
2015 vintage