Cuisinart CWPL-203 California Red Wine Hickory Wood Pellets, 20 lb Bag

Great smoke flavor.

The red wine hickory gives a nice distinct taste. Burns cleanly in my pellet grill. Will buy again.

I've been smoking meat for over thirty years, and these pellets are top-notch. The combination of reclaimed wine barrel and hickory produces a mellow but smoky flavor that my friends always compliment. They burn consistently without too much ash. The 20-pound bag lasts me about five long cooks. I've used them in both my smoker and grill, and they perform well. The only downside is that the flavor is mild, so if you want a stronger smoke, you might need to mix with straight hickory. Still, I'm very satisfied.

Good pellets, but the flavor is subtle. Use them for short cooks. Arrived dry and intact.

I'm new to smoking and these pellets are forgiving. I used them for a pork butt and it came out deliciously smoky. The wine barrel adds a fruity note that's unique. They produce less smoke than some brands, but that might be my grill. The bag is heavy, so I decant some into a bucket. I like them, but I want to try other flavors.

Good, but pricey.

I've only used these for chicken and ribs. Great taste, no complaints. My family liked it.

These pellets are a nice value if you buy in bulk. The red wine infusion is interesting—it's not too overpowering. I ran them in my smoke tube and got a clean burn. The key is to keep them dry, but that's true of any pellet. I've used them with beef, and it worked well. The hickory base is solid. I'll probably stick with this brand for a while.

I used these with my electric smoker. They burned fine and gave a mild smoke. Decent pellet, would try again.

No complaints.

I've tried many pellet brands, and these are good, but not my absolute favorite. The flavor is mild, which some people might find perfect. The pellets don't create a lot of ash, so cleanup is easy. They're consistent in size, and I didn't find any broken pieces. The bag is sturdy and I just fold it. The price is reasonable. I'd buy them again, but I'll also keep looking for something more robust.