Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend is a red produced by Beringer Bros in California, United States. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one 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: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, off-dry
A California red blend finished in barrels that previously held bourbon, which is the whole proposition — the wood carries over vanilla, charred oak and a distinct whiskey sweetness that no wine barrel would give. Beringer Bros is Beringer's line built around the technique. Underneath sits a soft Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel blend: ripe dark cherry and blackberry, mocha, and a warming, faintly sweet finish. Tannins are moderate and rounded, acidity modest. It reads as off-dry even when technically dry, and it is built for casual drinking and barbecue rather than for scrutiny — enjoy it on those terms.
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.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
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.
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.
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- Beringer Bros — Beringer Bros, California
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- Bin 600 Cabernet Shiraz — Penfolds, California
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend from?
Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend is produced by Beringer Bros in California, United States.
What grapes are in Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend?
Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel.