2020 Double Barrel Tannat, Sierra Foothills
After aging in wine barrels, this Tannat spends additional time in Bending Branch 1840 bourbon barrels, giving it the name “Double Barrel” Tannat. The bourbon barrels impart rich, buttery vanilla and caramel aromas and flavors, adding to the wine’s exceptional structure.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Tannat
Appellation
Sierra Foothills
Harvest Date
September 10, 2020
Fermentation
Whole berry fermentation in open-top containers
Bottling Date
June 2024
Alcohol %
16.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, raspberry, cherry
Food Pairing Notes
Grilled ribeye, red wine-braised beef short ribs, bacon-wrapped dates, cheesy bread with herbs
Production
196 cases