Medium bodied and very velvety across the palate with a bit of heat. Powerful aromas of citrus, vanilla oak, toast, and lovely hints of fine agave tequila fills the senses. The aroma is intense so you may want to be sitting down when you give this wine a whiff.
Sauvignon BlancGolden straw color in my glass with long, elegant legs. This was the “Big Daddy” of them all in weight, robust flavor, and being at 16.5% alcohol! Many of the Sauvignon Blanc characteristics came through but the influence of the tequila and barrel truly set it apart from all the bright and citrusy stainless steel versions we have had before. We loved every golden drop of this Tequila Barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc blend because we LOVE big oaky white wines and this wine is just that. This wine is mostly Sauvignon Blanc with a bit of French Colombard and Semillon to round it out. Tonight we are sipping the Cooper & Thief Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley that was aged 3 months in Anejo Tequila barrels. Are you adventurous enough to overhaul your Sauvignon Blanc expectations and try something completely different? I believe everyone should always have an Open Wine Mind and experience unique wines because they may become your new favorites….like in this instance for us! Review: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare Pittyvaichįollow Adventures In Whiskey on WordPress.No day in your life should be just run-of-the-mill so why should your wine taste same ol’ same ol’? I love Sauvignon Blanc’s but sometimes it does seem like some brands taste just like the others.Review: Muckety-Muck 25-year-old Single Grain Scotch Whisky.Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (A123).Review: Michter’s 10-Year-Old Bourbon (2023).Review: Four Roses 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon.Booker's Bourbon "Dot's Batch" (2015-02) Review.Tasting My Way Through a Dewar's Vertical.
Review: Benriach "The Smoky Ten" & "The Smoky Twelve".Review: Filibuster Single Estate Bourbon.Crown Royal XO and XR Canadian Whisky Reviews.As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.Įnter your email address to follow Adventures in Whiskey and receive notifications of new posts by email. This is one to bring to that holiday dinner party this holiday season. At about $25 a bottle, Cooper & Thief offers great value for what’s in the bottle. In other words, the wine is still the star here, while the caramel, vanilla and oak notes simply help elevate the fruit notes found in the wine. The wine characteristics balance nicely with the bourbon barrel contributions. The velvety mouthfeel make this red wine a pleasure to sip. I pick up typical red wine hints of raspberries and burnt orange peel on the palate, as well as a healthy undercurrent of dark caramel with some light oak tannins on the backend.
On the nose, hints of dark fruit jam, vanilla bean and sweet oak are most dominant. Maybe the bourbon barrel contributes slightly to this higher-than-average proof? Their red wine blend, comprised of 38% Merlot, 37% Syrah, 11% Zinfandel, 7% Petite Sirah, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% other varietals, rests in ex-bourbon barrels for three months and bottled at 17% abv. One new trend in the wine world is resting wine in ex-whiskey barrels. We know of whiskies that age in wine barrels. As America’s fascination with bourbon continues to thrive, companies look for ways to creatively and successfully incorporate America’s native spirit.
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