Cooper & Thief Red Blend 2016 | Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend Sensation
90WW | Wineries using whiskey barrels are bringing a new wrinkle to the marketplace. The Cooper & Thief Red Blend 2016 with 3 months in Bourbon Whiskey barrels, is nicely done. While far from traditional table wines, this wine exhibits a pleasing mix of elements. TASTING NOTES: This wine is full-bodied, firm, and lasting. Its aromas and flavors of black fruit and smoke should pair it well with grilled beef.
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Winery | So, Cooper & Thief Red Blend 2016 is a dark and jammy red wine blend loaded with bourbon-inspired flavors and aromas. While crafted by Cellarmaster, Jeff Kasavan. Most importantly, our wine ages for three months in bourbon barrels. Consequently, giving way to soft, velvety tannins with a subtle heat. As a result, the combined result is a rich flavor, with a long, lingering finish.
2016 Vintage
The 2016 vintage came in early with exceptional quality fruit throughout the state. While welcome winter rains helped alleviate the drought. The entire ripening season enjoyed cooler-than-average daytime highs and cold nights—perfect for inky, complex wines
First, we take quality grapes from vineyards across California and stash them in ex-bourbon barrels for three months. However, where do we get our barrels? Therein lie the mischief and a secret we keep for ourselves. The California appellation allows us the flexibility to continue to source quality grapes from the best regions each vintage.
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Scoring 4.2 with over 2700 vintage ratings, the 2016 ranks among the top 1% wines in the world
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If you like Vanilla and sweet berries with bold notes and complex flavors, you should try this Cooper & Thief Red Blend 2016.
