This is a usually purchased item for me and my spouse. The taste is usually preferred over many bottled wines however we just bought a new box and both of us agree that the taste is not good. It is not drinkable. Sort of unusually bitter and not pleasant at all. Neither of us have been able to drink any of this wine due to he taste. It sis a brand new box that was purchased last week. I find this highly unusual because we have purchased this wine for several years and most always completely satisfied with the taste. Very disappointed but would like to try another box of the dark red blend