Drink it Down or Pour it Down?

First, let me apologize for not posting another wine review sooner.  It's been a long, busy Summer with lots of good (and some not so good) vino.   I decided to give my reviews a definitive yay or nay at the end since it rarely goes any other way; would I drink it down (yum!) or pour it down (the sink)?

I was excited to try Diversion wine http://www.diversionwine.com/our_wines.html.  This red blend from Washington sate is called majestic red.  Normally, I am a big fan of both Washington state wines and red blends so I figured this would be right up my alley.  

Diversion is a blend of 50% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Syrah and additional Earthy and Aromatic Columbia Valley Reds. It promised award -winning, easy drinking yet complex flavor with a "long, elegant finish". 

I was underwhelmed.  I found it thin, lacking in complexity and spice, and not nearly as smooth as advertised.  We aerated it, let it breathe and even made another attempt a second night.  Still disappointing.  Especially for the price point of $15.00 MSRP.  I believe I found it on sale for around $12.00 at Cost Plus, but can spend $10 for a much better bottle at the same store.

Final word:  Pour it Down.