![]() ![]() This podcast is the audio version of the video winestream, edited with consideration for the listener. I also toast a birthdays, anniversaries, national days, talk about stuff. I open, taste and review a Cooper & Thief 2016 red wine that I purchased from Sam’s Club. Wineries in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are making wonderful Syrahs, and the Sierra Foothill appellations are proving to be an experimental hotbed, with Italian and Spanish varietals employed to great effect. This is the twenty-third episode of the live winestream. As for Pinot Noir, terrific examples can be found from AVA’s such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. The much larger and climatically varied Sonoma County also produces world class California Cabernet, along with wonderful examples of California Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.įine versions of Cabernet and Zinfandel hail from Paso Robles as well, which is also gaining fame with Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache. But California boasts a wealth of other impressive appellations. The combined result is a rich flavor, with. Crafted by Cellarmaster, Jeff Kasavan, our wine is aged for three months in bourbon barrels, which gives way to soft, velvety tannins with a subtle heat. The state’s most famous red wine region, of course, is Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns as king. Cooper & Thief is a dark and jammy red wine blend loaded with bourbon-inspired flavors and aromas. The combined result is a rich flavor, with a long, lingering finish. The result is a unique wine that was quite popular when served to friends. Tasting Notes Cooper & Thief Bourbon barrel-aged Red Blend offers a swirl of warm toasty vanilla notes, with dark fruit and a gentle hint of classic bourbon spice. This leads to well-developed fruit marked both by impressive ripeness and balancing acidity. Cooper & Thief Red Blend is a dark and jammy red wine blend loaded with bourbon-inspired flavors and aromas. They apparently take a wine called Dark and Jammy and age it in Bourbon Barrels for 3 months. While the state’s incredibly diverse geography, soils and microclimates allow for a wide array of styles, the key factor unifying California red wine is the abundance of sunshine and a long, consistent growing season. Thief: tool of the trade for sneaking a taste from said. Cooper: the skilled craftsman who hand-makes each wooden barrel. Their bourbon barrel-aged red wine blend challenges tradition, which makes for a much more interesting story. Overall Rating: 4. In addition, a number of California red wines are heralded as being among the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world. While other wines celebrate doing the same thing for centuries, Cooper & Thief celebrates doing things differently. Red wine accounts for 56% of the total by volume, and red grapes 63% of total acres planted. Dark and dense with aromas of fennel, vanilla, spice, black plum, and tobacco. Born from mischief, Cooper and Thief Wine celebrates doing things differently.California is a winemaking colossus by itself it is the fourth largest producer in the world. The bourbon barrel aging gives this wine soft tannins that deliver a full-bodied and lingering finish in each sip.įor a devilishly good taste, keep this red wine blend stored at room temperature, and chill it before serving. 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. Bring this red blend along on your next picnic and enjoy it on its own, or stack this rich, bold taste up against lamb or poultry. Overall, this wine is a jammy flavor bomb It’s delicious and over the top decadent. This dark red wine garners its unique taste thanks to varietals found all across California's prime winegrowing regions. Merlot, syrah, zinfandel, petite sirah and cabernet sauvignon collide in one bourbon barrel to create this dark and jammy wine, which features true bourbon flavor.Ĭrafted by Cellarmaster Jeff Kasavan, each taste of this California red wine gives way to aromatic hints of fruit and toasty vanilla. Cooper and Thief Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Wine Blend is aged in bourbon whiskey barrels for three months, giving it a velvety mouthfeel with subtle heat. Tasting Notes For Cooper & Thief Bourbon Barrel-Aged Red Blend 2021Ĭooper and Thief Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Wine Blend is aged in bourbon whiskey barrels for three months, giving it a velvety mouthfeel with subtle heat. ![]()
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