Cooper & Thief Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend 750ml

Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters is based in Ripon, California, and The Wine Group has owned the brand since buying it from Constellation Brands in 2022.

This red blend finishes with three months in bourbon whiskey barrels, which sets it apart from standard red blends. The launch materials named Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon in the mix; the winery doesn't publish a current blend or vintage. The winery's page gives the alcohol as 16%, so it's a big, warming wine.

The winery describes it as dark and jammy with toasty vanilla, blackberry, dark currant and a gentle hint of bourbon spice.

Against The Prisoner, Cooper & Thief leans more on vanilla and barrel spice; if you're a bourbon drinker who wants a red, choose Cooper & Thief.

Serve it with smoked brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends or a pecan pie. A slight chill takes the edge off the alcohol. It's also a fun bottle to bring to a barbecue or give to a whiskey fan.

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