Cooper and thief wine12/16/2023 ![]() The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The finish is like a chocolate candy bar, including hints of sweet coconut and strawberries, and ample in a “fun size” portion. ![]() The palate is more wine-forward than I expected, with a focus on heavy blackcurrant fruit… but a creeping sweetness builds within a few seconds, washing away most of the initial charms of the wine and tempering the tannins into oblivion. The improved provenance is promising, and the wine is more engaging from the start, with a nose of classic Napa fruit and tannin, filtered through a brooding whiskey sheen, adding an intense cocoa powder note. F / $25 Ģ015 Cooper & Thief Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley – Napa cabernet finished for six months in rye casks from High West Distillery. On the finish things go in another direction, showcasing green, weedy notes and an undercooked, muddy character that is about as engaging as trudging to work in a typhoon. Then a surprise: The palate is incredibly sweet, spiked with vanilla frosting notes that would make a cheap Chardonnay blush. Powerfully whiskey-like from the outset, but not in a good way, with a smokiness akin to cigarette ash prominent. Spoiler alert: I love the corkscrew, but the wine isn’t my jam.Ģ016 Cooper & Thief Red Wine Blend – Mystery California wine aged three months in ex-bourbon casks. Cooper & Thief has three wines in its arsenal (a sauvignon blanc isn’t reviewed here), and it’s got a really nice branded corkscrew courtesy of New York designer Max Poglia, which features a wood and bone handle. The magical formula of wine aged whiskey barrels remains an elusive one, and next up to try is Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters, an outfit that’s become a staple at whiskey events, pouring its products for the whiskey-loving masses.
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