Inferno Whiskey Barrel Aged Blend is a red produced by Apothic in California, United States. Made from Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir and Dornfelder. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Region: California
Country: United States
Grapes: Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Dornfelder
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, off-dry
A Californian red blend finished in whiskey barrels — that treatment is the point of the wine rather than a detail. Expect vanilla, char and a sweet spiced warmth sitting over dark, jammy blackberry and plum, with soft tannin and a rounded, generous palate. The barrel character is loudest on release and fades faster than the fruit does, so this is a wine to open young while the whiskey note still reads clearly rather than one to put away.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
California, United States
California is the powerhouse of American wine, stretching down the western coast of the United States and responsible for the vast majority of the country's production.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel is a red grape genetically identical to Croatia's Tribidrag (or Crljenak) and to southern Italy's Primitivo, though it became an icon in California.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah is a red grape that originated in France as Durif, a cross of Syrah and the obscure Peloursin, though it found its lasting fame in California and Australia.
More wines
From Apothic
- Cab — Apothic, California
More red wines from California
- Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend — Beringer Bros, California
- Cali Red — 19 Crimes, California
- Conundrum 10th Anniversary Red Blend — Caymus Vineyards, California
- Cuttings Cabernet Sauvignon — The Prisoner Wine Company, Napa Valley
Frequently asked questions
Where is Inferno Whiskey Barrel Aged Blend from?
Inferno Whiskey Barrel Aged Blend is produced by Apothic in California, United States.
What grapes are in Inferno Whiskey Barrel Aged Blend?
Inferno Whiskey Barrel Aged Blend is a blend of Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir and Dornfelder.