![]() ![]() November Wine Pick: Cooper & Thief Red Wine Blend.Wine Review: Moraga Estate White Wine 2015.Wine Review: Moraga Estate Red Wine 2013.Heroes of Wine: André Tchelistcheff (1901-1994).Wine Review: Mercer Sharp Sisters Red Blend 2015.Wine Review: Mercer Sauvignon Blanc 2016.Wine Review: Karmei Yosef Winery Bravdo Merlot 2012.Distill Wars Episode VI: Triple Sec Triple Threat!. ![]() (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. So, think of it as a liqueur, digestif, or dessert wine and I'm sure you’ll love it. Chris stumbled upon the wine when it was paired with short ribs at a dinner. It’ll shock you, and your first impression will not be good. If you taste it thinking you’re gonna be getting a typical red wine with a little bit of Bourbon flavor, you’ll be getting the equivalent of thinking you’re taking a sip of cola and it’s actually orange juice. The key to really enjoying this wine is thinking of it as more of a liqueur than a wine (I even drink it out of a brandy snifter instead of a wine glass). It finishes with blackberries, Bourbon, a chalky mouthfeel on the tongue, and a syrupy coating over your teeth. Vanilla is again the main attraction, with other flavors like blackberries, black raspberries, and that unmistakable Bourbon whiskey flavor. On the palate it's full bodied, has an extremely lush mouthfeel, and super soft and sweet tannin. There's a ton of vanilla backed up with raisins, cherry wood, and black licorice. The nose has an awesome ethanol burn to it that brings the aromas up to your nostrils. ![]()
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