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![]() ![]() ![]() Or, call your wine shop and ask the staff to order a bottle for you. Chris found the bottle we tasted for the show in a New Haven wine shop, but you can search Cooper & Thief’s map to find a seller near you. Grape varieties include Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Petit Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.Ĭooper & Thief is made by Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters, in Lodi, CA. 4.5 from 132 User Ratings 85 / 100 from 3 Critic Reviews A couple of awards have been won by this wine in competition: the 2018 vintage was awarded Silver from the San Diego International Wine Competition, and the 2017 vintage was awarded Silver from the Denver International Wine Competition. Faith recommends pairing the wine with strong cheese, like gorgonzola, or with the wine’s opposite: something smoky, like ribs on the grill. But do taste it straight, too, because it’s interesting. (You could add a splash of bourbon, but its essence is inherent in the wine due to the manner in which it is aged). Even at $30 a bottle, steep for us, Faith imagined the celebratory sangria this blend would make. Cooper & Thief was unlike any red wine he’d ever tasted. vintage is not available for purchase right now. Merlot 4.2 3664 ratings Add to Wishlist This vintage rates better than any other year for this wine 22.Ĭhris stumbled upon the wine when it was paired with short ribs at a dinner. Offers Pairings Grapes Regions Cooper & Thief Red Blend (Aged in Bourbon Barrels) 2019 United States.ON-DEMAND: Listen to Faith and the gang describe the flavor of this unique wine.You need to pour a glass of this and experience it for yourself. If you butt up against authority and you don’t follow the rules, particularly the “rules” about what wine should be and taste like, well, you guessed it. If you’re a port aficionado, this wine is for you. Aged for three months in bourbon barrels, if you like a jammy, vanilla-forward red, this wine is for you. Review: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare Pittyvaichįollow Adventures In Whiskey on WordPress.“Born from mischief” is one of the taglines of Cooper & Thief, an unusual red wine blend Chris Prosperi discovered for us.Review: Muckety-Muck 25-year-old Single Grain Scotch Whisky.Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (A123).Review: Heaven Hill 7-Year-Old Bottled-In-Bond.It can also be characterized as a cross between a classic red wine and a port. The 3 months that this satisfying red blend is aged in bourbon barrels, give it unparalleled richness and flavor. Cigar Pairing: Romeo y Julieta Coronitas en Cedro Cooper & Thief Red Blend is a complex, smooth, and well-round full-body red wine.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. Crafted by Cellarmaster, Jeff Kasavan, our wine is. This is one to bring to that holiday dinner party this holiday season. Cooper & Thief is a dark and jammy red wine blend loaded with bourbon-inspired flavors and aromas. 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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