1924 Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon

In 1924, amidst the strict Prohibition era that banned the production and sale of alcohol across America, the Delicato family planted their first vineyards in Lodi, California. The '1924' lineup resurrects the rebellious spirit and the bold, jammy wine style of that era, which was discreetly consumed for "home or medicinal" purposes under the radar. Notably, this wine adopts an unconventional method: after fermenting grapes nurtured under the intense California sun, it is aged in used traditional American Bourbon barrels. The reason it garners overwhelming responses on global review platforms like Vivino is its "irresistibly straightforward sweetness." When poured, cutting through the blackberry aromas of Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep vanilla, caramel, and smoky toasted oak notes characteristic of Bourbon whiskey explode. On the palate, the astringency of the tannins is completely melted into the sweet nuances of the bourbon oak, delivering a thick, jammy texture as if a drop of brown sugar or maple syrup had been added. Throwing away complex and difficult formalities, it is the perfect 'guilty pleasure' for those who want to get deeply and cheerfully tipsy tonight.

1. Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs or Brisket with a Sweet Glaze: This is the very purpose for which this wine was born, and the "ultimate American pairing" unanimously shouted by global consumers. The vanillin compounds and sweet caramel flavors extracted from the bourbon oak barrel create a perfect 'molecular mirroring' with the sweetness of the BBQ sauce and the smoky oak aroma of the meat, setting off fireworks in your mouth. 2. Bacon-wrapped Sausages or Smoked Gouda Cheese: The salty fats of the bacon and sausage meet the dense sweetness of the wine, creating an extreme 'sweet and salty' balance. Thanks to the wine's inherent spicy and smoky character, pairing it with Smoked Gouda allows you to enjoy a deep lingering finish akin to drinking a glass of neat Bourbon whiskey.