91 POINTS FROM WINE ENTHUSIAST SAYING:
“This wine is fresh, zippy, with aromas of spiced raspberry, Bing cherry, plum, clove, maple, and potpourri on the nose. The flavors on the palate are strawberry, watermelon, Bing cherry, brown sugar, chicory, and dry supple tannins to finish.”

90 POINTS FROM TASTING PANEL SAYING:
“Violet color. Jammy, inviting aromas and flavors of blackberry preserves, vanilla, blueberry kringle, and milk chocolate with a glycerous, lively, dryish medium-full body and a peppery, appealing, medium-long finish with touches of blueberry and blackberry pie filling, black cherry pie a la mode, baking spices, and milk chocolate with coating, grippy, chewy tannins and heavy oak flavor. A bold and beautiful barrel-forward red blend bursting with berries and vanilla crème on the nose and palate.”

BACKGROUND:
Crafted by the talented team at Made in America Winery, this bold red blend is aged in bourbon barrels, a process that enriches the wine’s depth and complexity. Known for pushing the boundaries of traditional winemaking, Made in America Winery focuses on creating innovative, richly flavored wines that reflect the pioneering spirit of California’s wine industry. Their Bourbon Barrel Red Blend is a testament to their craftsmanship and creativity.

The Livermore Valley AVA, located east of San Francisco in the Tri-Valley region, offers an ideal climate for growing robust red varieties. The valley’s warm days and cool coastal breezes, combined with gravelly soils, create wines with concentrated flavors and a unique balance of richness and freshness. The 2019 Bourbon Barrel Red Blend benefits from these conditions, yielding a full-bodied and expressive wine.

The 2019 Bourbon Barrel Red Blend showcases enticing aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and vanilla, enhanced by layers of bourbon spice, caramel, and a touch of smoke. On the palate, flavors of plum, dark chocolate, and sweet tobacco unfold with the bourbon barrel aging adding warmth and complexity. The wine finishes with smooth tannins and a lingering spice, offering a bold and indulgent experience.

Received 93 Points from Advanced Somm, Martin Sheehan-Stross!