Cocobon Roasted Oak Red Blend 750ml

Cocobon is a California red-blend brand from The Wine Group, whose other brands include Cupcake and Franzia. The bottle carries no vintage on our listing.

It's made from Merlot, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from California vineyards, and it gets its toasty side from contact with French oak rather than long barrel aging.

Expect dark berries and cocoa up front, a touch of smoke and toasted oak, and a soft, easy finish. It's 14% alcohol.

Against Apothic Red, Cocobon leans more on cocoa and costs less; for a chocolatey red under $10, choose Cocobon.

Serve it with barbecue, chili, burgers or a square of dark chocolate. A short chill keeps it lively on a warm evening. It's an easy, inexpensive pick for a party or a casual night in, and a fun one to pour alongside a dessert board.

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