Castillo de Aresan Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 vs Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz 2024
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £12.99 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | Castillo De Aresan | Jam Jar |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Shiraz |
| Sweetness | — | Sweet |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Castillo de Aresan Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Castillo de Aresan Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold and expressive red from Spain, showcasing the power of Cabernet Sauvignon with the rich influence of bourbon barrel ageing. The wine features deep dark fruit flavours, layered with notes of vanilla, spice, and toasted oak, giving a smooth, full-bodied palate and a long, lingering finish. An innovative and distinctive wine offering exceptional quality at an outstanding price. Why You'll Love It This is innovative Spanish Cabernet Sauvignon with a unique twist—12-14 months ageing in bourbon barrels. The bourbon barrels impart distinctive vanilla, caramel, and spice nuances while maintaining the varietal character of Cabernet Sauvignon. With hand-harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentation, and careful barrel selection, this wine offers remarkable complexity and depth. A bold, expressive style that delivers exceptional value for bourbon barrel aged wine. Meet the Producer Castillo de Aresan is a Spanish winery dedicated to producing rich, expressive wines that combine traditional varietals with innovative ageing techniques to enhance complexity and depth. The estate focuses on creating distinctive wines that offer exceptional quality and character. Production Hand-harvested grapes are carefully destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in bourbon barrels for a period of 12-14 months, allowing integration of the bourbon's vanilla, caramel, and spice nuances while maintaining the varietal character of Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasting Notes Deep ruby colour with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, vanilla, and subtle smoky spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with ripe dark fruit, integrated tannins, and a rich, velvety texture leading to a long, warming finish. Perfect Pairings Pairs well with grilled steaks, slow-cooked beef dishes, hearty stews, mature cheeses, barbecued ribs, or burgers. Also excellent with bold, flavourful cuisine. Grape Variety
Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz 2024
A fresh, fruity, semi-sweet Shiraz, sourced from vineyards around Paarl with a Rhône-like climate ideal for Shiraz cultivation. Bursting with aromas of ripe blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, with subtle dark chocolate undertones. Balanced sweetness and lively acidity make it very approachable and easy to enjoy slightly chilled. Vineyard & Terroir Grapes grown mainly in Paarl, benefiting from warm winter periods followed by cool growing conditions, producing elegant wines with softer tannins and early drinkability. Winemaking Grapes were harvested early in the morning, destemmed, and cold macerated for two days. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks with a combination of indigenous and selected yeasts over 12–14 days, followed by 5 days on skins. Malolactic fermentation took place in tank, with 20% of the wine aged on French oak for six months. A naturally sweet component is retained to add complexity and roundness. Tasting Notes Ripe blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, dark chocolate, semi-sweet, balanced acidity, soft and approachable. Grape Variety Shiraz (Syrah) Food Pairing Enjoy with chocolate desserts, berry tarts, or lightly spiced dishes.
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