California, USA
Deep ruby garnet is the glass. Big nose of red fruit and vanilla oak. Full bodied layered palate of red fruit, fig, and vanilla extract hides the very high (15.9%!) alcohol well. Medium minus tannins and medium acidity. This end of the market is really stepping up its game. The bourbon barrels actually add something to it beyond “gimmick.” Great with barbecue ribs and chicken. I’ll seek it out when it comes back next year.
Deep ruby garnet is the glass. Big nose of red fruit and vanilla oak. Full bodied layered palate of red fruit, fig, and vanilla extract hides the very high (15.9%!) alcohol well. Medium minus tannins and medium acidity. This end of the market is really stepping up its game. The bourbon barrels actually add something to it beyond “gimmick.” Great with barbecue ribs and chicken. I’ll seek it out when it comes back next year.
2 people found it helpfulJan 13th, 2018Nice red wine. Did have notes from being aged in whiskey barrel. A spicy pizza brought out the sweeter maple flavor
Nice red wine. Did have notes from being aged in whiskey barrel. A spicy pizza brought out the sweeter maple flavor
1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2017
Pretty complex flavor profile for a wine in this price range. The whiskey does come through, which I like. I could really pick up the toasted oak flavor.
Pretty complex flavor profile for a wine in this price range. The whiskey does come through, which I like. I could really pick up the toasted oak flavor.
May 25th, 2023
Strong oak up front with some prominent vanilla on the finish. The barrel works better here than similar wines I've tried recently. Works well blending some of my favorite attributes of barrel aged beers, whiskey and wine
Strong oak up front with some prominent vanilla on the finish. The barrel works better here than similar wines I've tried recently. Works well blending some of my favorite attributes of barrel aged beers, whiskey and wine
Mar 6th, 2018
So smooth! Very rich and fruity at the same time. Was just drinking while watching RuPaul and eating Red Lobster cheddar biscuits ($5 total for 2 dozen biscuits to be delivered by Amazon eats) .
So smooth! Very rich and fruity at the same time. Was just drinking while watching RuPaul and eating Red Lobster cheddar biscuits ($5 total for 2 dozen biscuits to be delivered by Amazon eats) .
Feb 19th, 2018
Wow! What an amazing wine. Caramel, toffee and whiskey dance with fruit.
Wow! What an amazing wine. Caramel, toffee and whiskey dance with fruit.
Dec 21st, 2017Sweet, a little chocolatey. Not too dry
Sweet, a little chocolatey. Not too dry
Nov 23rd, 2017
