1000 Stories Prospectors Proof Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Thanks for liking this wine! Let your friends on Twitter and Facebook know about it by clicking on the buttons here.

If you've already connected your Twitter account, then you don't need to click on the Twitter button to share your review as it'll be done for you.

Optional: Before you share your wine find with friends, you can pick a score or make a quick tasting note, or both if you like:

My Score:

My Tasting Notes:

Expand Box

Community Reviews

There are 2 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Craig Haynes rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This California Cabernet Sauvignon stars big notes of ripe dark fruits - especially cherries - in harmony with small scale expressions of tobacco, dried herbs, smoke, and sweet vanilla.

Unapologetically full bodied and its a.b.v. is over 14%, however, this creation did not steamroll over my palate. The mouth feel is bold and a touch warm, but it is also velvety, desert dry, with fresh acidity, and polished tannins with a modest grip.

I’ll serve this with ribs or smoked meats.

Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Aromas of blackberry and blueberry with hints of tobacco, smoke, vanilla and spice. Full bodied, smooth on the palate, with ripe jammy fruit, just enough acidity for balance and hints of vanilla and smoke on the finish. Enjoy with grilled burgers and sausages.

Natalie's Review

1000 Stories Prospectors Proof Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California, United States: 1000 Stories Prospectors' Proof 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a bourbon barrel-aged Cab with splashes of Malbec and Petit Verdot grapes added to the mix, with grapes sourced from select wine sites including Mendocino, Monterey and Paso Robles. Lush with ripe dark fruits, tobacco leaf, garrigue herbs, vanilla, smoky and spicy on the palate. Perfect for burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2022-2025. 23649 14.90% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. June 29, 2022 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO

PAIR WINE
& FOOD?

Join me in a free online video class to learn the secrets to perfect pairings.

SAVE MY SEAT!

Wine of the Week

As featured on

Small Gully Red Wine
Shiraz 2019,
Barossa Valley, South Australia ...

Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean offers North America's most popular online wine and food pairing classes. She was named the World's Best Drinks Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia.

Natalie has published two books with Random House, both selected as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year.

Join 327,250 thirsty wine lovers who get access to all of her wine reviews by becoming a member of her site. Take a free online pairing class with her here.

FEEL LOST IN THE

LCBO?

Know the wines you want before you even get to the store with my wine reviews. Join now. It's free.

Red, White & Drunk All Over

Best Books of the Year

Natalie MacLean writes about wine with a sensuous obsession... and often laugh-out-loud funny... Terrific.

Rex Pickett, Sideways

Ms. MacLean is the disarming Everywoman. She loves wine, loves drinking ... ultimately, it's a winning formula.

Eric Asimov, The New York Times

GOT A SMARTPHONE?

Access my reviews on mobile with the bar code scanner.

GET NAT'S APP

Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search

Best Books of the Year

Natalie MacLean is a new force in the wine writing world ‐ a feisty North American answer to Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson. She can write beautifully about wine.

The Financial Times of London

There are very few people in the wine world who "get it" and Natalie is one of those who brings more fun to a buttoned-up and stodgy game.

Gary Vaynerchuck, Wine Library TV

Starting a Wine Cellar?

Expert advice for all budgets

From wine racks to underground caves, insider tips on size and space, number of bottles, ideal conditions and reputable resources. learn more

Welcome Back!Sign in here:

Not Registered?Become one of our thirsty clan 327,250 strong: