Wine Enthusiast 89
“This full-bodied wine smells like black currants and blackberries, tastes ripe, and is lightly tannic to give it a little grip. Bring on the beef or pork tenderloin.”

"Black Forest is a dark, decadent red blend from Cupcake Vineyards. Dripping with rich, deep flavors of blackberry and dark cherry with hints of spice and mocha, this wine has a long, complex finish. Crafted by winemaker Jessica Tomei with an alluring blend of grapes from California’s coastal vineyards, Black Forest is a decadent wine experience to savor unlike any other." ~Winery Notes

Where warm days give way to cool nights, and grapes hang on the vines slowly soaking in the sun, there's no better way to celebrate the small moments of joy, every day. Inspired by the indulgent treat that evokes joy and anticipation, Cupcake Vineyards offers an extensive portfolio of finely-crafted wines to help you celebrate your everyday moments of joy. Our winemaker explores vineyards all over the world – including in our backyard, California's Central Coast – to source some of the best grapes possible for Cupcake wines, then works in our cellar to let their natural characteristics shine through in our wines.

After introducing a small selection of fruit-forward, creamy wines in 2008, we've grown our portfolio to include a wide variety of delicious red, white and sparkling wines. From California classics to favorites from some of the world's preeminent grape-growing regions, our wines all share a balanced style that makes it easy for you to switch from one Cupcake wine to the next, celebrating the small moments of joy.

Cheers!