The idea for Red Truck Wines began when Fred and Nancy Cline of Sonoma, California’s Cline Cellars fell in love with a painting of a classic, old red truck, purchasing it at an auction benefiting the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Created by internationally renowned Sonoma-based artist Dennis Ziemienski, the light-filled painting of a vintage truck set against a typical Sonoma landscape of soft, golden hills, bright blue sky and cotton ball clouds seemed destined to become a sensational new wine label with universal appeal.

Red Truck wine, an exhilarating blend of Syrah, Petite Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Mourvedre and Grenache, was introduced in 2002. Initially drawn to the vibrant label, wine lovers quickly discovered the wine, made by talented winemaker Charlie Tsegeletos, and kept coming back for more.

Charlie Tsegeletos continues as winemaker, puttin’ the pedal to the metal to make bold, bright wines that rev up the palate and make the engine purr. Red Truck delivers a different kind of wine experience. Not too serious, yet full of bold, classic style.

Our Syrah grapes come from the Central Coast areas of Paso Robles and Shandon, areas known for dark, rich wines. Our Cabernet Franc is from a hillside vineyard planted on rocky, red soil made of decomposed granite. This vineyard is managed using “deficit irrigation” to control vigorous growth and increase flavor and color intensity. The Petite Sirah vineyard is on its “sixth leaf” and grows at the base of the foothills in the southeast corner of Sacramento County. It’s cooled by the Sacramento Delta breezes and the grapes are dark and flavorful.

Red Truck Mini Barrel Tasting Notes

Medium-bodied and complex, flavors of chocolate, berries, cherries and licorice abound. The black pepper finish settles with smooth tannins. 

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Wine in a box? You bet! Bota Box holds the equivalent of four bottles of wine and has revolutionized the way consumers now drink wine. Its name is derived from the bota bag that was popular in the 1960′s, especially with outdoor enthusiasts because of its portability and convenience. Bota Box allows consumers to drink premium California wine by the glass without worrying about waste or spoilage. Available in five popular varietals, Bota Box uses state of the art bag and tap technology that allows our award-winning wine to stay fresh for up to 45 days after opening.

Bota Box Old Vine Zinfandel Tasting Notes

Bota Box Old Vine Zinfandel is dark and jammy with aromas of blueberry, blackberry and dark cherry.  These same fruit flavors carry through to the palate where they mingle with hints of dark chocolate and toasty vanilla.

Full bodied with rich tannins, Bota Box Zinfandel is best enjoyed with hearty pasta dishes, pizza and barbecue.

Awards

Wine Entusiast - Best Buy

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Shiraz, or Syrah as it’s often called in the U.S., is the classic red grape of France’s northern Rhone Valley. Our 2006 Shiraz is from California’s famed Central Coast wine growing region. We chose this region because it allows us to offer our customers the highest quality wine at the best possible value.

Black Box Central Coast Shiraz Tasting Notes

Shiraz is a wine known for its spicy, full bodied character. Our Shiraz “displays aromas of fresh blackberry, cherry and floral notes with hints of pepper and wood spice. A lush texture, with subtle tannins and notes of vanilla and toasted oak, lead to a soft and supple finish.”

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Black Box Wines crafts vintage boxed wine from the world’s premier growing regions. Our bag-in-box wines are available in retail stores throughout the United States and parts of Canada.

Forget the old stereotype – quality boxed wine is finally here! You can now enjoy excellent tasting wine in our 3-liter box for about half the price you would pay for a bottled wine of the same quality. As an additional bonus, our bag-in-box package protects your wine, keeping it fresh for at least 4 weeks after opening.

Black Box Sonoma County Merlot Tasting Notes

Our premier Merlot is crafted from select lots of grapes grown in California’s legendary Sonoma County. Exhibiting mature, dark plum aromas enhanced by cinnamon-spiced oak tones, it boasts a velvety texture and richly fruity, red currant flavors. Completing the box is a long, warm finish bolstered by beautifully integrated tannins.

Awards

2008 “Top 100 Best Buy” Award
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Ranked #12 of Top 100

Gold Medal Winner – 94 Points
2005 California State Fair

Rated 87 points and twice awarded “Best Buy”
by Wine Enthusiast Magazine

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Our Chardonnays that are sophisticated yet well suited to accompany your everyday meals. They’re silky, not buttery. They have hints of oak, but they’re subtle. What you get are very drinkable Chardonnays with fresh complex flavors that complement food rather than overpower it.

Black Box Napa Valley Chardonnay Tasting Notes

Our finest Chardonnay is crafted from carefully selected grapes grown in Napa Valley, America’s most prestigious wine region. Its lovely aromas display fragrant baked apple, ripe pear and toasted vanilla scents, while the full, complex palate offers rich pear, apple and toasted oak flavors balanced by a refreshing crispness.

Awards

Gold Medal Winner  
- 2004 California State Fair

“Best Buy”
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine

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Our Chardonnays that are sophisticated yet well suited to accompany your everyday meals. They’re silky, not buttery. They have hints of oak, but they’re subtle. What you get are very drinkable Chardonnays with fresh complex flavors that complement food rather than overpower it.

Black Box Monterey County Chardonnay Tasting Notes

Monterey County is among California’s finest growing regions, with the unique influence of coastal fog and cool sea breezes. This complex, full-bodied Chardonnay is fresh and bright. Tropical fruit aromas of pineapple and banana are accented by hints of floral spice and creamy oak. The rich palate of lush citrus, pineapple and mango flavors persists through a long, refreshing finish.

Awards

Rated Top 100
- Best Buy – Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Rated 87 Points
- Wilfred Wong

Rated 87 Points
- Enobytes

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Black Box Wines crafts vintage boxed wine from the world’s premier growing regions. Our bag-in-box wines are available in retail stores throughout the United States and parts of Canada.

Forget the old stereotype – quality boxed wine is finally here! You can now enjoy excellent tasting wine in our 3-liter box for about half the price you would pay for a bottled wine of the same quality. As an additional bonus, our bag-in-box package protects your wine, keeping it fresh for at least 4 weeks after opening.

Black Box Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes

We craft our Cabernet Sauvignon primarily from grapes grown along California’s cool Central Coast. Full-bodied, yet smooth and easy-drinking, this wine offers lovely blackberry and cinnamon spice aromas and a sumptuous palate of dark berry, dried cherry, vanilla and toasted oak flavors, culminating in a soft, full finish. It’s a great Cabernet for accompanying roasted beef or dishes with full flavored sauces.

Awards

Gold Medals:
2008 New World International Wine Compeition
- Double Gold Medal – Best In Class

2005 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition

2004 Orange County Fair Wine Competition

Other Awards:

Rated 86 Points and awarded “Best Buy”
- twice by Wine Enthusiast Magazine

4 Stars
- Liquor Control Board of Ontario
[Ratings of 4 out of 5 stars awarded to "Wines of Excellence"]

Wine of the Month
- Charlotte Magazine

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Wine in a box? You bet! Bota Box holds the equivalent of four bottles of wine and has revolutionized the way consumers now drink wine. Its name is derived from the bota bag that was popular in the 1960′s, especially with outdoor enthusiasts because of its portability and convenience. Bota Box allows consumers to drink premium California wine by the glass without worrying about waste or spoilage. Available in five popular varietals, Bota Box uses state of the art bag and tap technology that allows our award-winning wine to stay fresh for up to 45 days after opening.

Bota Box Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes

On the nose, our Bota Box Cabernet Sauvignon has full aromas of current, blackberry, and black cherry that blend well with sweeter aromas of vanilla and toasted bread.  This medium-bodied wine has rich, well-developed flavors of cherry, blackberry and a hint of oak to compliment the fruit. 

This wine pairs perfectly with barbecue, a hearty meat stew, or pasta.

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Bota Box is perfect for that nightly glass of wine as there is no worry about waste associated with opening a whole bottle – the wine stays fresh for up to 45 days after opening. Bota Box is perfectly portable since there is no glass or corkscrews to mess with, which means that you can take it camping, hiking, boating, to picnics, at the beach, poolside, or to a barbecue. With the equivalent of 4 bottles per Bota Box which is about 20 glasses of wine, it will fit right into any event or just serving a glass for one.

Bota Box Chardonnay Tasting Notes

Our 2008 Chardonnay has a bright, golden color with aromas of tropical fruit complemented by vanilla and hazelnut.  On the palate, the wine has a full mouthfeel with flavors of pear, apple, and citrus, which lead into a long finish with a hint of oak.  

This wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif, or pairs nicely with chicken, baked or poached fishes, grilled prawns or pasta with a light cream sauce. 

Awards

Wine Enthusiast Best Buy

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Bota Box not only has a new, more natural look, but is environmentally friendly too! According to recent studies, Premium Bag-In-Box wines use 85% less landfill waste than traditional glass packages and has a smaller carbon footprint as well. Bota Box takes it one step further to ensure that the box is not only recyclable, but that the manufacturing of the box is green.

Bota Box Pinot Grigio Tasting Notes

This wine exhibits citrus, candy, and floral aromas that are supported by flavors of lemon, vanilla, and stone fruit in the mouth.  It has a rich texture and mouthfeel with a light mineral and ginger flavor on its extended finish giving it a refreshing quality. 

Our Bota Box Pinot Grigio perfectly with appetizers or can be enjoyed by itself as an aperitif.

Awards

Wine Enthusiast Best Buy

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