Bourbon Barrel Aged
Red Blend
Winemaking
Our bourbon barrel aged red wine is fermented in American stainless steel and then aged for 3 months in Kentucky bourbon barrels.
Wine Specifications
- Composition: 42% Zinfandel, 32% Merlot, 26% Petit Verdot
- Alcohol: 15.9%
- TA: 0.64 g/100ml
- pH: 3.68
- RS: 0.26 g/100ml
Tasting Notes
This bold blend of Zinfandel, Petit Verdot, and Merlot creates a deep ruby color with aromas of blackberry compote, leather and dusty dark chocolate. Bourbon barrel aging offers aromas of fire-toasted oak, baking spices, caramel and loose-leaf tobacco.
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Mark Rasmussen
Senior Vice President of Winemaking
With over 35 vintages under his belt, Mark is Senior Vice President of Winemaking and oversees all winemaking and cellar operations. He began his career in 1977 with Pacific Land and Viticulture and then went on to Sebastiani where he became the Director of Winemaking. Mark even started his own company in 1986, Global Vin and Beverage, where he was instrumental in the launch of the Vinterra and Viansa wine brands. He loves to travel and, when it comes to wine, he’s seen it all!
Steven Decosta
Winemaker
Steven Decosta leads a team of talented young winemakers who focus on creating wines with character that come from premier appellations and fruit. Working to ensure the highest level of winemaking standards are met, he also oversees research and development and introduces new technology that’s implemented across the winery. Steven uses his foundation of chemistry and microbiology to create wines with a varietal focus of aromatics and flavors that consumers will enjoy. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Enology from California State Fresno. When Steven is not in the vineyard or production facility, you can find him traveling, cooking or reading philosophy.
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