Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon This special Bourbon barrel aged wine originates in the coastal vineyards of Monterey County, CA, where the regions dynamic, geologic past brings forth fruit with an unmistakable sense of place. Grapes are picked at the peak of ripeness, after which the wine is aged and blended to deliver exceptional fruit flavors and complexity. Unique to this wine, a portion of the blend is aged for an additional three months, using a combination of new and used Kentucky Bourbon barrels, creating one of the first Bourbon barrel aged wines produced in the United States. Bourbon barrels are 100 percent American oak barrels that have been charred to help impart deep toasty flavors and hints of vanilla and brown sugar. Cabernet Sauvignon is particularly suited for Bourbon barrel aging because its intensely rich fruit character isnt overwhelmed by the flavors of the charred casks. The wine is rich, weighty, and full bodied on the palette, and the 2017 vintage delivers robust flavors of black cherry and blackberry.Wine Tasting NotesThis limited-release Cabernet Sauvignon blends the craftsmanship of California winemaking with the Southern tradition of Bourbon Whiskey aging, resulting in an incredibly bold sensory expression. Deep ruby red in color, it opens with concentrated aromas of black cherries, blackberries, vanilla, mocha, and toasty oak, with notes of coffee and smoke. Intense flavors follow; a blend of blackberries, sweet vanilla, caramel, and mocha, with hints of coffee and smoke. Ripe, soft tannins and toasted oak round the wine out, with a long, lush finish. A superb accompaniment to bourbon glazed grilled ribs, a charcuterie board, hearty pasta dishes, and strong cheeses.