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Small Batch Bourbon Barrel Aged California Zinfandel 2017

Not really a "purist" wine but who cares?... Those guys are a bunch of Jackwagons. It's best to not think of this as a wine and more as a delightful hybrid alcoholic beverage. It is really obvious that the bourbon barrels are heavily influencing the flavor here and that is right up my alley. I wouldn't want every wine to be like that but what this one does, it does well. It's really in a completely different category than a straight-up Zin and should be judged accordingly. — 5 years ago

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Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters

Bourbon Barrel Aged Cellarmaster Select Red Wine Blend 2016

I really liked it. Smooth easy to drink. Can taste the subtleties of the bourbon barrels. 16% alc/vol without harsh alcohol burn. 2016 vintage. — 7 years ago

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Home... Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Grateful for the opportunity to taste. — 8 years ago

Tyson Caly
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Ned Gray Creed

Ned Gray Creed Premium Badge

@Alejandro Medina this is the Ochota that I was thinking looked a bit like the Ooka label.

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Rye Barrels Monterey County Red Blend 2017

Absolutely a very good red blend. The flavor is outstanding. Will definitely stock up on this. — 6 years ago

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Apothic

Inferno Red Blend

Excellent red aged in Bourbon barrels for a lovely subtle taste. — 6 years ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Balanced but fruit is front and center through to the finish with a soft velvety tongue. The bourbon barrels come through with a deliciously harmonious, and unique surprise. — 7 years ago

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The Price of Silence Gamay

Needed 3 hrs. Great — 7 years ago

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The Slint Vineyard Chardonnay

As savoury as pip's dance moves. — 7 years ago

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A Sense of Compression The Taras : MJKeenan Collaboration Single Vineyard Grenache

All aboard the funk train, last stop Funktown. A curveball Grenache! — 8 years ago

Anthony Visser
with Anthony
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i am the owl Syrah 2018

Smooth and elegant. Acidic w mineral and white pepper notes w just a touch of Brett. I imagine this is what Syrah tasted like 100 years ago. 😊🙏🍷 — 6 years ago

19 Crimes

The Uprising Shiraz Blend 2017

Light pleasing aroma, Darkly red and nearly nontransmissive, the taste extracted from 30 days in rum barrels is distinct and pleasant but not overwhelming. Very smooth. — 6 years ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Rum Barrels Monterey County Merlot

Luving Mondavi’s new line of barrel aged wines. A beautiful twist on the same old varietal wines. This merlot is my favorite. I highly recommend the bourbon barrel aged Chardonnay too. — 7 years ago

Cask & Barrel

RackHouse Aged in Bourbon Barrels Lodi Red Blend 2016

One of our favorites to drink during our Friday night dungeons and dragons campaigns. Pairs well with both Orcs and Elves which is surprising. — 7 years ago

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The Green Room Grenache Noir Syrah 2016

Mid Crimson in colour with a slight cloudiness. Fresh plummy skinnsy aromas - also notes of freshly cut Guava said the wife. Stems and stalks have been included in the ferment with 88 days on Skins. A 92/8 Grenache/Syrah Blend. Light to medium bodied palate of jubey fruit pastilles - like grape juice. Medium intensity with almost zero tannins. Designed to be drunk young with gusto.! The Green Room being a surfing term for being under the lip in the Barrel - Taras Ochota being a keen surfer would have been in the Green Room many times in Barrels off Mexico. A delicious natural wine - no need to cellar. — 7 years ago

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From the North Mourvèdre

Lo LM
9.1

Whole cluster, super light, unfiltered beautiful wine. Juicy fruit. Pepper on my he back end. — 8 years ago