We thought we'd give the Snoop Dogg 19 Crimes Cali Red Blend a try. This wine falls in the category of affordable red blends from California.
19 Crimes is an Australian wine brand, based in Victoria. They specialize in single-varietal and blended red wines. They offer a range of low-priced wines that aren't particularly interesting beyond their unique branding.
Popular wines include their 2019 Pinot Noir, 2014 The Banished (a red blend), and the 2016 Chardonnay. These wines are all blended with traditional varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, and Pinot Gris.
Appearance
The Snoop Dogg 19 Crimes Cali Red Blend is a deep ruby red with a little bit of dark purple around the edges of the glass.
Aroma
On the nose, this wine has aromas of blackberry and blueberry, with notes of vanilla and smoke.
Taste
On the palate, 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red has flavors of candied fruit, black cherry, and raspberry. The balance is off in this wine; it's overly sweet on the front end and lacks acidity on the back end.
Mouthfeel and Tannins
19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red is a medium-bodied wine. We did notice some grip from tannins, but they weren't overpowering.
Finish
There is a slight bitterness that lingers on the finish.
Overall Opinion of Snoop Dogg's 19 Crimes Cali Red
Overall, 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red is an average wine at best. It's not bad but it's not particularly good either.
For its price point ($12-$20), there are better wines out there that offer more complexity and depth of flavor.
If you're looking for a cheapish red blend to drink with dinner or something with kitsch value to bring to a party, then this one will do just fine. If you're looking for something special, then you should look elsewhere.
We also must mention that this wine gets a decent score on Vivino. Drinker rated the wine a 3.8 out of 5. That's a pretty solid score for wines on that platform. Our review of Snoop Dogg 19 Crimes Cali Red is our opinion only and shouldn't stop you from trying it if you are interested.
Suggested Food Pairing
The sweet fruity flavors and cigar ash finish make Cali Red from 19 Crimes a decent wine to pair with barbecued meats, burgers, beef stew, and grilled vegetables. You could also probably serve this alongside tacos and it would be OK.
