1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Red

Product Description

1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Red: A California Red Blend Finished in Bourbon Barrels

1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Red is a bold California red blend that gets its smoky, vanilla-tinged character from bourbon barrels. The winemakers aged each lot in traditional American and French oak wine barrels, then finished the blend in a combination of new and used bourbon barrels. The result, the winemaker says, is a bold wine with notes of dried herbs, charred vanilla, and a pleasant hint of smoke.

The name nods to an American heritage woven with a thousand stories, symbolized by the buffalo on the label. The winemakers say the idea came from the early days, when American oak barrels were for whiskey, not wine, so they bought new and used bourbon barrels to age their wine. The brand comes from Fetzer, a certified B Corporation.

What’s in the Bottle

• A California red blend, with the varieties changing by vintage (recent vintages report Teroldego, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and Pinot Noir)
• Aged in American and French oak, then finished in new and used bourbon barrels
• [ABV and vintage from your label], 750ml

Tasting Notes

From the winemaker’s notes and retailer descriptions. Notes vary slightly by vintage.

Aroma: Black currant, plum, vanilla bean, and roasted marshmallow, with dried herbs and charred vanilla.

Palate: Smooth and full-bodied, with black fruit, ripe berries and cherries, cloves, pepper, and vanilla. A broad tannin structure carries a warm, smoky edge.

Finish: Long and warm, with lingering spice, vanilla, and bourbon sweetness.

Food Pairings

The smoke and spice pair well with barbecue pulled pork, ribs, and brisket. It also goes with burgers, pizza, herb-crusted chicken, grilled pork chops, and hard cheeses like Gruyère.

Serving Suggestions

Serve it at about 61 to 64°F, slightly cooler than room temperature. Pour it with barbecue, a cheese board, or just by the fire. It’s a good wine for people who like bourbon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it? A California red blend finished in bourbon barrels.

How is it aged? American and French oak, then new and used bourbon barrels.

Does it taste like bourbon? It carries smoke, vanilla, and caramel, but it’s still a fruit-forward red wine.

Is it dry? Yes, it’s a full-bodied dry red.

What’s the ABV? Check your label, since it varies by vintage.

Is it the same as the Zinfandel? No, that’s a separate 1000 Stories wine.

Is it a good gift? Yes, especially for bourbon fans.

Explore More

Browse the 1000 Stories collection for the Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel, or our Red Blend collection and Wine collection for more.

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