Poor Boy Red Blend 2020

Medium deep opaque red color with vivid violet rim. Aromatic nose with intense intermixed layers of red and black fruits, with underlying creamy notes and a exotic spicy hint. Soft, big, yet elegant mouth feel. Full body with superb balance and grip, and a long finish, carrying intense ripe fruit and complex flavors.Blend: 50% Grenache 50% TempranilloRegion: Calatayud, SpainArtist: James JeanDesigner: Beth ElliottWinemaker: Norrel RobertsonShips: Worldwide Background The idea to use the bourbon barrels came over a dinner years ago that I shared with my buddy Julian Van Winkle at a Southern Foodways Alliance meeting at Blackberry Farm in 2001. It was simply an idea that came up in conversation. Hey, let’s do something together. What about putting wine in used Pappy barrels? Okay, I’ll send you some. I don’t know if you’ve ever seen old, used bourbon barrels, but they’re ugly. When the winemakers first saw the barrels, they flat out refused to put wine anywhere near them. But, ev