Big Six
3 Months Aged Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel
California, USA
Has this at a tasting. A bit odd with bourbon barrel aging. Aromas of sweet fruit oak and smoke. On the palate sweet jammy fruit flavors overpowered by oak and spiciness with notes of vanilla, caramel and a bit if s bourbon taste. Racy tannins on medium finish ending a little hot with an alcohol burn. Ok, but with all going on the fruit takes a backseat.
Has this at a tasting. A bit odd with bourbon barrel aging. Aromas of sweet fruit oak and smoke. On the palate sweet jammy fruit flavors overpowered by oak and spiciness with notes of vanilla, caramel and a bit if s bourbon taste. Racy tannins on medium finish ending a little hot with an alcohol burn. Ok, but with all going on the fruit takes a backseat.
Jun 9th, 2018Good, but Red Blend is better
Good, but Red Blend is better
1 person found it helpfulFeb 1st, 2019
Big Bourbon Taste as the name suggests with the Bourbon/Alcohol Burn overpowering the wine. After about 45 minutes, the bourbon flavor takes a backseat to strawberry, and Red cherry notes. Paired it with Caramelized Walnuts and Dark Chocolate and it did well, however it wasn’t great as a stand-alone. The overtly strong Bourbon Barreled notes felt like novelty to me. Does pack a 15.6% ABV.
Big Bourbon Taste as the name suggests with the Bourbon/Alcohol Burn overpowering the wine. After about 45 minutes, the bourbon flavor takes a backseat to strawberry, and Red cherry notes. Paired it with Caramelized Walnuts and Dark Chocolate and it did well, however it wasn’t great as a stand-alone. The overtly strong Bourbon Barreled notes felt like novelty to me. Does pack a 15.6% ABV.
1 person found it helpfulOct 27th, 2018Peter had this 7 years ago
Peter had this 7 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2017
By itself, u may be disappointed, but with some good BBQ it works pretty well. Ruby red with spice, oak, and cherry aromas. It’s got a spice note, grapey jammy flavors, and a minor bit on the finish. Worked well with our Burgundy Peppered Tri-tip for dinner.
By itself, u may be disappointed, but with some good BBQ it works pretty well. Ruby red with spice, oak, and cherry aromas. It’s got a spice note, grapey jammy flavors, and a minor bit on the finish. Worked well with our Burgundy Peppered Tri-tip for dinner.
Feb 18th, 2024
Wasn’t sure what to expect. First taste after immediately opening was oddly alcoholic and tasted a bit like the ocean. After sitting the wine became complex and had notes of caramel, vanilla and fruit. Got better as it sat so best to open and let it air before serving.
Wasn’t sure what to expect. First taste after immediately opening was oddly alcoholic and tasted a bit like the ocean. After sitting the wine became complex and had notes of caramel, vanilla and fruit. Got better as it sat so best to open and let it air before serving.
Sep 11th, 2022Really enjoyed this, jammy and bourbon barrel aged adds a nice spice. Good mid priced wine.
Really enjoyed this, jammy and bourbon barrel aged adds a nice spice. Good mid priced wine.
Oct 28th, 2020
Full bodied. Jammy, blackberry flavors then a smoky, boozy finish. Good with pizza
Full bodied. Jammy, blackberry flavors then a smoky, boozy finish. Good with pizza
Oct 3rd, 2020
Not bourbony enough, but an easy red
Not bourbony enough, but an easy red
Jul 25th, 2020