Dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from heritage Mendocino County vineyards (26%) add depth, classic structure and red fruit notes to the batch, while vineyards in Lodi and the Sierra Foothills contribute rich texture, weight and an energizing mineral quality. Stories is made in small lots, each unique and expressive of Winemaker Bob Blue’s interpretation of thefuit, vineyards and barrels to create something new. From the Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley and Russian River sub-appellations(31%) comes the complexity of black fruits and a distinct black pepper spiced Zinfandels.

Several of my friends told me about this wine, it was Ally who bought me a bottle to try, we have very similar taste, I loved it from the first taste, its smooth and warming,and yes its good with a steak its even nicer with chocolate. Lots' of oak at first, only after will you pick up the caramel, after that 2 hour period it will develop, the taste really shines, still heavy but smoother, benefits from letting this breathe a good while.On a wet and dark Saturday evening wrapped up in a fluffy blanket try this, it lifts the spirits and the wine glasses. Zinfandel lends a generous core of ripe fruit, accented by fragrant notes of spice box and sautéed herbs, while Petite Sirah imparts considerable density, minerality and an unmistakeable ruby-purple hue. So remember these wise words, kiddos from your auntie Alexandra, “ Drink up and share your stories wisely. The bourbon barrels in this batch gave the wine a subtle smoky character, enveloped in a warm, vanilla-rich finish. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice.

Physical address: Catering Packs Limited, Unit 2, Hermitage Business Park, Box, Wiltshire, SN13 8DT, United Kingdom. In signature 1000 Stories fashion, this batch was aged in traditional French and American oak, with a portion finished in charred bourbon barrels before the final blend was assembled. A portion of the wine is aged in French and American oak for 6 months and then aged further in bourbon. Batch 77 opens with complex notes of raspberry, stewed cherry and cassis, layered over a thread of smoked meat and tobacco.We're big fans of Californian wines and this is a great addition to the collection, ready to drink immediately. No one alike, each batch of our bold Zinfandel brings distinct notes of blackberry, spice and vanilla that deepen alongside char, smoke and caramel from an unmatched selection of barrels. This Zinfandel is a classic example of the variety’s lush character, which, emphasized by time in our signature bourbon barrels, finishes with. It starts with a complex bouquet of black currant, cedar and ripe black cherry and continues on the palate with ripeness and concentration, without a lot of tannin. From the Sierra Foothills of Amador county and the Shenandoah Valley (21%) comes the big ripe and spicy Zinfandels of that area.

Individual lots for this intriguing wine began the ageing process in traditional American and French oak barrels before being introduced to new Bourbon barrels. Some say that it is a perfect standalone red wine that is beautifully made with red and black fruits. America's bourbon barrel-aged wine, 1000 Stories is finished in charred barrels that once housed fine Kentucky bourbon-America's iconic spirit. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional.

This wine, aged in Bourbon Barrels has attractive smoky notes to the nose and palate with lasting impressions of richly flavoured vanilla, dried herbs and a hint of caramel. Bourbon barrel accents of vanilla, butterscotch and charred oak give the wine a richly textured finish. The free standing vines of the Mendocino vineyards bestow the grapes with potent red fruit aromas along with flavors of cranberry and raspberry. Dark in color, the aromas suggest ripe berries and cherries, and the flavors flow similarly rich and deep.