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
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
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
Color of burgundy, a bit cloudy. Nose of vanilla, minty, tobacco, toffees, sweet raisins, cherry jam, strength of alcohol, and spice. Taste is quite refined and sweet, vanilla and dark fruit sweetness, , good quality of acidity, with subtle complex zest-like note, quite chewy, round tannins, marginal oaky, and quite strong in alcohol. Aftertaste is medium long and savory, with addition of some bitterness, and some chocolate. Not bad.
Color of burgundy, a bit cloudy. Nose of vanilla, minty, tobacco, toffees, sweet raisins, cherry jam, strength of alcohol, and spice. Taste is quite refined and sweet, vanilla and dark fruit sweetness, , good quality of acidity, with subtle complex zest-like note, quite chewy, round tannins, marginal oaky, and quite strong in alcohol. Aftertaste is medium long and savory, with addition of some bitterness, and some chocolate. Not bad.
Feb 5th, 2020
California, USA
