Barrel Burner Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
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Scents of plum brandy, mocha, and purple flowers are mouthwatering. The high-line acidity is reminiscent of an Old World red, with just-ripe cherries and a lean but well structured core. Plum and cassis notes follow, dotted with sweet tobacco and a juicy salinity on the finish.
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Thousands of years of winemaking trials and error have led to oak becoming the standard wood for barrel aging wines. The cooper can control the "toast" levels of the barrel to light, medium, or dark. Oak barrels are used at different levels of toasting so winemakers can achieve the flavors, texture, and aromatics desired in the finished wine.
Barrel Burner wines take the best the vineyard has to offer and complement the wine with alluring notes of toasted oak. The grapes come from Paso Robles, one of the most esteemed winegrowing regions in California.
As Paso Robles, California has soared in number of wineries and gained in popularity, Cabernet Sauvignon has firmly taken root as the region’s number one varietal. Alone, it accounts for just over 40% of plantings and is grown throughout both the western and eastern sides of the appellation. Though viticulture here dates back to the 18th century, Cabernet Sauvignon didn’t emerge as a significant grape here until the 1970’s. But since then it has definitely made up for lost time.
Legendary winemaker and consultant Andre Tchelistcheff first recognized Paso’s potential with Cabernet Sauvignon in the early 1960’s. The calcareous soil and dramatic diurnal temperature changes of Paso’s westside particularly intrigued him. Today modern winemaking techniques and focused experimentation with various clones, rootstocks and vineyard strategies optimize the region's ideal combination of soil and climate to deliver the best fruit possible.
The results are evident in the glass. Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon can be mesmerizing, with rich aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, graphite, toasty oak, vanilla and spice. The structure, balance and unbridled opulence of these wines impress from first sip to last. Not surprisingly, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignons have steadily grown in reputation, not just in the U.S., but around the world.