1000 Stories 'Bourbon Barrel-Aged' Zinfandel Red Wine California, Bold & Smoky 75cl

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Two months of bourbon barrel aging lends vanilla and whiskey accents in the glass, culminating in a warm caramel finish.

Some of these vineyards are head trained and dry farmed and give red fruit aromas and flavors of raspberry.

In every bottle you’ll find journeys, encounters, people and places—stories that stoke the roaming spirit in all of us so that once our glasses are finished, we set out once again to create the next chapter in our stories. Stories Zinfandel is perfect wine for any special occasion or celebration - give the gift of exceptional red wine. Winemaker Bob Blue Regional Information Individual lots for this intriguing wine started with the dryfarmed, headtrained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County, Lodi and Paso Robles Vineyards. Batch 26, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. 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.

To the nose, this Fetzer red wine reveals all sorts of blackberries, mulberries, blueberries and black currants. Bourbon barrel accents of vanilla, butterscotch and charred oak give the wine a richly textured finish.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.

So remember these wise words, kiddos from your auntie Alexandra, “ Drink up and share your stories wisely. Bob Blue, England, Hopland, it was almost unheard of to get French oak wine barrels and American oak barrels were for whiskey, Mendocino County, not wine. It’s kind of like old question – if a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, did it really happen? Dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from heritage Mendocino County vineyards (26%) add depth, classic structure and red fruit notes to the batch, while vineyards in Lodi and the Sierra Foothills contribute rich texture, weight and an energizing mineral quality.

The 1000 Stories Zinfandel penned by Fetzer of California reveals a dense, crimson color in the wine glass. We're big fans of Californian wines and this is a great addition to the collection, ready to drink immediately. This Zinfandel is a classic example of the variety’s lush character, which, emphasized by time in our signature bourbon barrels, finishes with. As we seek out these new experiences, we’re reminded that our life is not scripted and we have the freedom to explore its endless possibilities. Dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino imbue depth, classic structure and red fruit notes to the blend, while premium coastal grapes from the Paso Robles AVA lend polished tannins, depth of structure and enticing aromas of Asian spices and cherry licorice.

We've selected new and used bourbon barrels for these small batches of Zinfandel, so we purchased new and used bourbon barrels. Subdue the mass population by giving them bread to eat, satisify a persons immediate need for nourishment and then distract them by entertaining them with unbelievable and ridiculous forms of entertainment like deadly chariot races and even deadlier gladiator matches. Classic Zinfandel flavors of ripe cherry and dark bramble fruit are balanced by charred bourbon barrel accents of toffee, nutmeg and vanilla for a deep, rich finish. With its present fruit acidity, the 1000 Stories Zinfandel presents itself wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate.Today American and French oak wine barrels are commonplace, so the inspiration for 1000 Stories is a nod to the way things were. 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. Our Zinfandel Batch 87 is medium-bodied with a very refined, light tannin structure that makes for a pleasant, smooth finish. Grab someone’s attention for 10 seconds, swipe, swipe, swipe – grab their attention for another two seconds… I admit, I’m an offender.