Federalist Red Blend Bourbon Barrel Aged (75cl, 14.5%)

Federalist Red Blend Bourbon Barrel Aged is a California red blend from Mendocino County, finished in charred bourbon barrels and bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The 2022 vintage is composed of 76% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Carignane, with vineyard blocks fermented separately and an average of 12 days on skins. After primary fermentation it ages six months in American oak barrels, then four months in charred bourbon barrels. The nose shows ripe blackberry, vanilla, caramel, baking spice and smoky char. The palate is plush with blackberry pie, dark cherry, caramel and vanilla, with black pepper and baking spice. The finish is medium-long, smoky and velvety.