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Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Aging Cabernet Sauvignon in bourbon barrels highlights the wine’s natural ripe fruit flavors, while softening the tannins and creating a well-aged balance.

About this wine

  • Gluten Free

APPELLATION: California

VARIETAL BREAKDOWN: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Zinfandel

ANALYSIS: Alcohol 14.5%

Vintage Notes

2023 was an amazing year! Early spring rains soaked the vines, continuing into early summer with three times the usual rainfall. This cooler, late-ripening vintage allowed for longer hang times, resulting in the darkest reds and intense whites we've seen in years. Look out for vintage 2023 - it's going to be one for the books.

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