![]() ![]() The particular blend was specifically formulated to be higher in alcohol to match the bourbon mouthfeel the barrels impart. But the boozy finish provided by the barrels matches the natural potency of the blend. It’s also far higher in alcohol content than most red wines at 17%. The final product feels consistent-a stream of flavor, where each note lies at a different depth-rather than uneven. Now, if the entire lot sticks out funny I’m having a bad day at the office.” And a barrel that maybe sticks out a little is actually a good thing. ![]() Cooper & Thief Cellarmaster Chris Leamy explains, “In six or three months or whatever, that flavor is going to build and build and build. This is why the team has to be careful regarding how much of the barrel’s natural flavors are put into the wine. When it emerges, fragrant vanilla gives way to smooth leather and soft stone. The wine that goes in (a combination of 38% Merlot, 37% Syrah, 11% Zinfandel, 7% Petite Sirah, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% other) has a high alcohol content and a bit of a bitter, butterscotch finish. But few brands have chosen to pour their wines in there with the intention of amplifying the flavors.Ĭooper & Thief’s Red Blend-a dense and delectable, almost dessert-like wine-is aged for three months in unattributed bourbon barrels. From maple syrup and beer to sauces and coffee, the flavors imparted by time inside a barrel are widely sought after. ![]() The method of storage and seasoning (charred, new American, and French oak each impart their own distinct flavors) has been employed in dozens of product categories. Though one of their three wines on offer right now employs grapes grown in the former, each of Cooper & Thief’s wines are crafted to withstand, and benefit from, a stint in spirit barrels.īarrel aging isn’t a new technique. The wines they produce can still file under well-known categorical styles- Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Red Blend-but the spirit with which they produce wines could not be more different than conventional wineries in Napa and Sonoma. Please enjoy our wines responsibly.Unlike more traditional winemakers, the team behind Lodi, California’s Cooper & Thief prove particularly fond of breaking conventions, all while employing centuries-old techniques. Born from mischief, Cooper and Thief Wine celebrates doing things differently. For a devilishly good taste, keep this red wine blend stored at room temperature, and chill it before serving. The bourbon barrel aging gives this wine soft tannins that deliver a full-bodied and lingering finish in each sip. Bring this red blend along on your next picnic and enjoy it on its own, or stack this rich, bold taste up against lamb or poultry. This dark red wine garners its unique taste thanks to varietals found all across California's prime winegrowing regions. Crafted by Cellarmaster Jeff Kasavan, each taste of this California red wine gives way to aromatic hints of fruit and toasty vanilla. Merlot, syrah, zinfandel, petite sirah and cabernet sauvignon collide in one bourbon barrel to create this dark and jammy wine, which features true bourbon flavor. Please enjoy our wines responsibly.2022 Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters, Acampo, CAĬooper and Thief Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Wine Blend is aged in bourbon whiskey barrels for three months, giving it a velvety mouthfeel with subtle heat. ![]() Cooper and Thief Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Wine Blend is aged in bourbon whiskey barrels for three months, giving it a velvety mouthfeel with subtle heat. ![]()
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