![]() ![]() November Wine Pick: Cooper & Thief Red Wine Blend.Wine Review: Moraga Estate White Wine 2015.Consequently, giving way to soft, velvety tannins with a subtle heat. Most importantly, our wine ages for three months in bourbon barrels. While crafted by Cellarmaster, Jeff Kasavan. Wine Review: Moraga Estate Red Wine 2013 Winery So, Cooper & Thief Red Blend 2016 is a dark and jammy red wine blend loaded with bourbon-inspired flavors and aromas.Heroes of Wine: André Tchelistcheff (1901-1994).Wine Review: Mercer Sharp Sisters Red Blend 2015.Wine Review: Mercer Sauvignon Blanc 2016.Wine Review: Karmei Yosef Winery Bravdo Merlot 2012.Distill Wars Episode VI: Triple Sec Triple Threat!.So, think of it as a liqueur, digestif, or dessert wine and I'm sure you’ll love it. It’ll shock you, and your first impression will not be good. He said it was port like and that’s an excellent description, in my opinion. And I have to say, David (the reader who suggested I try this) was spot on. But, if you’re more of a red wine purist, I think you’ll find this wine too sweet. ![]() ![]() If you taste it thinking you’re gonna be getting a typical red wine with a little bit of Bourbon flavor, you’ll be getting the equivalent of thinking you’re taking a sip of cola and it’s actually orange juice. It’s delicious and over the top decadent. The key to really enjoying this wine is thinking of it as more of a liqueur than a wine (I even drink it out of a brandy snifter instead of a wine glass). It finishes with blackberries, Bourbon, a chalky mouthfeel on the tongue, and a syrupy coating over your teeth. Vanilla is again the main attraction, with other flavors like blackberries, black raspberries, and that unmistakable Bourbon whiskey flavor. On the palate it's full bodied, has an extremely lush mouthfeel, and super soft and sweet tannin. There's a ton of vanilla backed up with raisins, cherry wood, and black licorice. The nose has an awesome ethanol burn to it that brings the aromas up to your nostrils. ![]()
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