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1787100302015
The Federalist Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel 2015
The Federalist Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel 2015
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Varietal
Zinfandel
Region
California
Alcohol
15.5%
Overview
Sourced from Mendocino County, The Federalist Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel marries intense raspberry and black pepper with vanilla, a touch of clove spice and rich caramel. The wine has a good entrance filling the mouth with juicy Zinfandel fruit and spiciness. The finish is long and smooth making this an thoroughly enjoyable wine.
Aging
Aged 6 months in American oak barrels and finished 6 months in charred bourbon barrels.
Fermentation
Different blocks were fermented separately to preserve ideal characteristics of each. Each block spends an average of 12 days on the skins.
Tasting Notes
Style
Fruit Forward, Smoky, Smooth, Spicy
Flavor
Caramel, Raspberry, Vanilla, Spices, Black Fruit, Smoke, Dark Cherry
Aroma
Smoky and vanilla notes from the Bourbon barrels comes through along with spice, dark cherry and cola notes.
Taste
Sourced from Mendocino County, The Federalist Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel marries intense raspberry and black pepper with vanilla, a touch of clove spice and rich caramel. The wine has a good entrance filling the mouth with juicy Zinfandel fruit and spiciness. The finish is long and smooth making this an thoroughly enjoyable wine.