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Bold & Fearless Aged in Bourbon Barrels for 3 Months Red Blend

8.950 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Jack Russell

Owner/Vineyardist Trolley Line Vineyards

9.2

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Apr 13th, 2019
Jack Russell

Owner/Vineyardist Trolley Line Vineyards

9.3

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Apr 13th, 2019
Randy Fuller

This red blend smells not too heavily of the Kentucky Bourbon barrels that are billed as the difference-maker. The aroma is there, but ripe, deep red fruit claims center stage. The aromatic notes of leather, vanilla, caramel and chocolate are there, but they play supporting roles. On the palate, there's a hint of bourbon, but it's not overplayed at all. The wine is big - let’s not undersell it, it's huge - but it's a fun drink if you're into that trip.

This red blend smells not too heavily of the Kentucky Bourbon barrels that are billed as the difference-maker. The aroma is there, but ripe, deep red fruit claims center stage. The aromatic notes of leather, vanilla, caramel and chocolate are there, but they play supporting roles. On the palate, there's a hint of bourbon, but it's not overplayed at all. The wine is big - let’s not undersell it, it's huge - but it's a fun drink if you're into that trip.

2 people found it helpfulOct 28th, 2018
David

Kind of a boring red blend. Didn't get much of the bourbon aging from it either. Uninspiring.

Kind of a boring red blend. Didn't get much of the bourbon aging from it either. Uninspiring.

1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2020
Beth Ryan

Great bold wine

Great bold wine

1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2020
Robb Swain

Too much bite, not enough flavor. Very strong after taste.

Too much bite, not enough flavor. Very strong after taste.

Jul 3rd, 2024
Neil Valenzuela

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry jam, baking spices and tobacco. 15.5% AVB… strong spices on the palate, jammy middle, cigar finish.

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry jam, baking spices and tobacco. 15.5% AVB… strong spices on the palate, jammy middle, cigar finish.

Feb 27th, 2022
Chris Hinman

Not bad!

Not bad!

Feb 9th, 2021
Brion Gidley

Nice red

Nice red

Dec 8th, 2020
Melissa Mesko

A pleasant enough bourbon barrel aged red blend-nothing extraordinary or noteworthy. Dry with a little pepper. A little fruit and maybe some vanilla. Not as outstanding as other bourbon barrels but not horrible

A pleasant enough bourbon barrel aged red blend-nothing extraordinary or noteworthy. Dry with a little pepper. A little fruit and maybe some vanilla. Not as outstanding as other bourbon barrels but not horrible

Nov 5th, 2020