US 1924 Whisky Barrel Aged French Blend

The year was 1924. It was the heart of the Prohibition Era and wine’s darkest hour when it was outlawed and deemed unconstitutional. It was also the year the Delicato family first planted vineyards in California and farmed grapes that were sold to friends and neighbors.

Crafted with rich, dark fruit aged in Premium Whiskey Barrels, the grapes for the Whiskey Barrel-aged French Blend were picked at optimal ripeness based on winemaker evaluation, vineyard condition and an eye on weather. The fruit is harvested in the cool of the night and delivered to the winery to be destemmed into fermentation tanks. Once the wine is made, a portion is aged in Whiskey barrels, imparting classically smooth vanilla, toasty oak notes to the structured blend.

VARIETALS
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Malbec

VINTAGE
2021

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%
Residual Sugar 0.99 g/l
Total Acidity 0.56 g/l
pH 3.71

APPEARANCE
Dark ruby color

NOSE
Layered with aromas of of warm vanilla, juicy raspberry and a subtle hint of maple syrup, with notes reminiscent of Whiskey: golden caramel, gentle spice and toasted oak.

PALATE
This lush Red Blend has balanced acidity with plush tannins and a sweet, lingering oak finish.

AGEING
A portion of the blend aged for a minimum of 2 months in Premium Whiskey barrels.

PAIRING
Serve up a big Burgundy glass with grilled filet mignon topped with, ideally, a whiskey-peppercorn sauce.