Served a bit colder than usual due to the alcohol. Black cherry, raspberry, sage, blueberry, and a little vanilla. Blueberry, black cherry, tart cherry, and caramel on the palate. Good acidity, sweetness on the back-end, moderate finish. Unfortunately, I wasn't getting much of the bourbon barrel in the profile, which would have made this more interesting. Also the alcohol was too much for me. I did like that the acidity is in the forefront however. (I miss R Wines. The labels and wines were so much fun.)
As if the alcohol content wouldn't say it all...17.6...pepper, jammy, heat, just big, big, big. Surprisingly, however, it was actually enjoyable and was great with pasta and chocolate. Great price, very fun drink, thoroughly enjoyed this one.
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2/19/2016 - RushtonGT wrote: 92 Points
I am searching for a bottle of this - if anyone can help please email me at rushthrift@gmail.com
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10/18/2012 - rmh66 wrote: 86 Points
Served a bit colder than usual due to the alcohol. Black cherry, raspberry, sage, blueberry, and a little vanilla. Blueberry, black cherry, tart cherry, and caramel on the palate. Good acidity, sweetness on the back-end, moderate finish. Unfortunately, I wasn't getting much of the bourbon barrel in the profile, which would have made this more interesting. Also the alcohol was too much for me. I did like that the acidity is in the forefront however. (I miss R Wines. The labels and wines were so much fun.)
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8/22/2011 - caeleric Likes this wine:
more of the same. maybe a touch more savory and less coconut-y than previous bottles, but still over-the-top hedonism. ...in a good way :)
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7/17/2011 - CasaHernandez wrote:
As if the alcohol content wouldn't say it all...17.6...pepper, jammy, heat, just big, big, big. Surprisingly, however, it was actually enjoyable and was great with pasta and chocolate. Great price, very fun drink, thoroughly enjoyed this one.
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3/28/2011 - CasaHernandez wrote:
Big, bold, fruity...smoothed out a lot the second day. High alcohol, but a lot of great flavors. Rich and big at a great price.
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