1000 Stories 'Bourbon Barrel-Aged' Zinfandel Red Wine California, Bold & Smoky 75cl
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1000 Stories 'Bourbon Barrel-Aged' Zinfandel Red Wine California, Bold & Smoky 75cl
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This Zinfandel is a classic example of the variety’s lush character, which, emphasized by time in our signature bourbon barrels, finishes with. A thread of vanilla spice, mocha and butterscotch hints at the character of our older bourbon barrels. My usual favourite is the McManis Petit Syrah and I didn't think I'd find anything that came close, but this wine is absolutely gorgeous. ZinfandelBourbon BarrelAged Wine of the USA Type of Closure Natural Cork Current Vintage 2020 Producer 1000 Stories Vineyards Grape Variety Zinfandel Winemaker Bob Blue Agent Concha y Toro UK Ltd Vinification Details Individual lots for this intriguing wine began the ageing process in traditional American and French oak barrels before being introduced to new Bourbon barrels. I love stinky cheese, my Nespresso machine, Loire Valley white wines, bold full-bodied reds, and championing ladies in winemaking.
We're big fans of Californian wines and this is a great addition to the collection, ready to drink immediately. However once it relaxed in my wine glass…I could smell everything I enjoy about the odd glass of Bourbon. Aging in older bourbon barrels for two months gave this batch its signature whiskey-oak notes of char, dried herbs and vanilla.Our Zinfandel Batch 87 is medium-bodied with a very refined, light tannin structure that makes for a pleasant, smooth finish. As if that wasn't already impressive, the aging in small wooden barrels adds other aromas such as toasted hazelnut, cinnamon and black tea. active_palette":0,"config":{"colors":{"1c23d":{"name":"Main Accent","parent":-1}},"gradients":[]},"palettes":[{"name":"Default","value":{"colors":{"1c23d":{"val":"var(--tcb-skin-color-0)","hsl":{"h":2,"s":0.
The addition of fruit from Shenandoah Valley (3%) contributes big ripe plum and white pepper flavors to the wine’s tapestry. I recently heard him speak at a conference and he said, “If you’re in marketing today – you’re fighting for attention spans. It’s an unweildy creature that settles down slightly and becomes decadent once poured into your wine glass. The 1000 Stories Zinfandel penned by Fetzer of California reveals a dense, crimson color in the wine glass. History - Years ago, when I was just starting out as a winemaker, it was almost unheard of to get French oak wine barrels and American oak barrels, were for whisky, not wine.Stories Zinfandel is perfect wine for any special occasion or celebration - give the gift of exceptional red wine. Today, American and French oak wine barrels are commonplace, so the inspiration for 1000 Stories is a nod to the way things were. Critic tasting note: (2020 vintage) "This rich and plummy wine is full-bodied and very smooth in texture. Stories is made in small lots, each unique and expressive of Winemaker Bob Blue’s interpretation of thefuit, vineyards and barrels to create something new.
of this blend comes from select parcels of old-vine, head-trained Zinfandel grown in Mendocino County, where some families’ vines date to the 1880’s. We live in an era of instant, instant gratification, stories upon stories are told, we binge watch television series, gimme a selfie, Candy Crush, duck lips, a Kardashian butt shot, and break the internet – along with your attention span.
In signature 1000 Stories fashion, this batch was aged in traditional French and American oak, with a portion finished in charred bourbon barrels before the final blend was assembled. The Zinfandel grapes used to make 1000 Stories Zinfandel are sourced from vineyards dating back to the 1880’s in Mendicino county. Rounding out the blend are some Zinfandels from Colusa County, Syrah from PasoRobles and Petite sirah from Mendocino. No one alike, each batch of our bold Zinfandel brings distinct notes of blackberry, spice and vanilla that deepen alongside char, smoke and caramel from an unmatched selection of barrels.
Lodi’s historic old-vine Zinfandel sites contribute the largest portion of this blend, along with fruit from Mendocino County and San Luis Obispo. It’s made by Fetzer winery and produced in smaller batches, “like fine Bourbon,” from Fetzer’s site – around 5000 cases. Juicy notes of cherry, plum and cassis are balanced by a savory hint of smoked meat, culminating in a burnt-sugar finish. I watch and love business guru Gary Vaynerchuck who initially started his media career selling wine. Select parcels of Zinfandel were sourced from Mendocino County, some of which came from vineyards with family histories dating back to the 1880’s.Zinfandel lends a generous core of ripe fruit, accented by fragrant notes of spice box and sautéed herbs, while Petite Sirah imparts considerable density, minerality and an unmistakeable ruby-purple hue. Batch 49 began the aging process in traditional American and French oak barrels before being introduced to new bourbon barrels. It was then balanced out with grapes from Dry Creek Valley (31%) that provide flavors of complex black fruits and distinct black pepper spice. This batch features rich cherry and boysenberry fruit highlighted by warm baking spice and dried plum, fig and date aromas, almost reminiscent of an Italian Amarone.
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- EAN: 764486781913
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