Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked beef brisket with sweet barbecue glaze, grilled dry-aged ribeye steak, or braised short ribs with polenta.
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from warm vineyard sites across California's premier growing regions, this Cabernet Sauvignon is built on fully ripe fruit exhibiting deep extraction and concentrated dark fruit character. Initial fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by primary aging in traditional French and American oak cooperage. A curated portion of the blend is then transferred to seasoned, charred American bourbon barrels for a finishing period of several months. This specialized maturation imparts distinct nuances of bourbon-soaked wood, baking spices, and toasted caramel, framing the supple, dark berry profile.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2013 under the auspices of Fetzer Vineyards (now Bonterra Organic Estates / Viña Concha y Toro USA) in Mendocino County, 1000 Stories was conceived by veteran winemaker Bob Blue as California's first dedicated bourbon barrel-aged wine label. Operating from production facilities in Hopland, the brand sources fruit from notable viticultural regions across California, including Mendocino, Lodi, and Paso Robles, capturing warm Mediterranean microclimates that yield intense phenolic ripeness. Led by head winemaker Sebastian Donoso, winemaking centers on fermenting structured, opulent red varietals in traditional stainless steel and standard oak cooperage before finishing portions of the lots in charred American bourbon casks. This distinct maturation imparts characteristic layers of vanilla, caramel, toasted brioche, and smoky spice. Benchmark releases include the flagship Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and specialized small-batch releases, creating a bold, hedonistic profile wrapped in Certified B Corporation sustainable production standards.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
14.5%