The combined result is a rich flavor, with a long, lingering finish. Crafted by Cellarmaster, Chris Leamy, our wine is aged for three months in bourbon barrels, which gives way to soft, velvety tannins with a subtle heat.

Wineries in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are making wonderful Syrahs, and the Sierra Foothill appellations are proving to be an experimental hotbed, with Italian and Spanish varietals employed to great effect. Cooper & Thief Red Blend is a dark and jammy red wine blend loaded with bourbon-inspired flavors and aromas. As for Pinot Noir, terrific examples can be found from AVA’s such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. Simply from really good wine producers.) All of these are also found for less cost than Cooper and Thief (between 15-20) and are pretty common, you can always use wine-searcher to find a specific one. The much larger and climatically varied Sonoma County also produces world class California Cabernet, along with wonderful examples of California Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.įine versions of Cabernet and Zinfandel hail from Paso Robles as well, which is also gaining fame with Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache. But California boasts a wealth of other impressive appellations. The state’s most famous red wine region, of course, is Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns as king. Aged for six months in rye whiskey barrels, Cooper & Thief Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich wine with warm, dark fruit aromas, a lush mouthfeel, and supple tannins touched by hints of toasted rye spice. This leads to well-developed fruit marked both by impressive ripeness and balancing acidity. Cooper & Thief Red Blend is a dark and jammy red wine blend loaded with bourbon-inspired flavors and aromas. While the state’s incredibly diverse geography, soils and microclimates allow for a wide array of styles, the key factor unifying California red wine is the abundance of sunshine and a long, consistent growing season. California- A daring red blend aged for 3 months in bourbon barrels which produces a complex and smooth, well-rounded wine. In addition, a number of California red wines are heralded as being among the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world.

Red wine accounts for 56% of the total by volume, and red grapes 63% of total acres planted. California is a winemaking colossus by itself it is the fourth largest producer in the world.

Cooper and thief red blend