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Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Wine Review

Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $21.05

Drink: 2018-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Stave & Steel

Agent: Corby Spirit and Wine Limited

Natalie's Score: 89/100

This Californian red wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Livermore Valley, a cool climate district. The wine is aged in bourbon barrels for four months rather than the oak usually used to age wine from France, Hungary or the US (but not bourbon oak). The bourbon oak staves (panels or strips of wood) impart a maple spice flavour to the wine, much like bourbon itself, with a brown sugar, vanilla toast finish. Aromas of ripe black fruit through the mid-palate. Pair with barbecue ribs.

This Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 was reviewed on April 11, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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  • BCLDB
  • 168209
  • $19.00 
  • 2,296 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Steve rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Full bold flavour, certainly hints of the bourbon cask aging. Really adds spice and smoke. Paired really well with spaghetti and meatballs. Nice lingering finish.
Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Interesting barrel aging program on this Cali Cab Sauv. Love the logo on the label and the bottle matte finish. The wine is big and bold, with voluptuous intensity. Full bodied, fruit forward blackberry, strawberry, savoury, with balanced acidity and alcohol. Smooth and rounded mouthfeel. Tasted 2015 vintage in April 2018. Crowd pleasing appeal. 89 points

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