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Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters Red Blend

Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters · California · United States

85 pts · Tastings / Beverage Testing Institute
$22.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 85-point score from Tastings / Beverage Testing Institute at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, Apothic Brew Red Blend is $13.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

A jammy California red blend with blackberry, dark currant, toasty vanilla and a clear bourbon-barrel spice note.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like Apothic Inferno, 1000 Stories, Beringer Bros., or full-bodied reds with vanilla, oak and a little perceived sweetness.

Why buy it

It offers a distinctive crossover style for customers who enjoy both bold red wine and whiskey-barrel flavors.

Best for

Barbecue, steak, gifting to bourbon fans, or sipping on its own after dinner.

Style

Full-bodied, jammy, oak-forward and bourbon-spiced.

Drinks like

Bourbon-barrel-aged California red blends; ripe Zinfandel-based blends; rich, oak-forward New World reds.

Experience level

Approachable for casual red wine drinkers; especially friendly for whiskey drinkers exploring wine.

Flavor notes

Fruitblackberryjammy dark currantdark fruit
Oaktoasty vanillawarm sweet oak
Spicebourbon spice
Otherbourbon-like richness

Pairs well with

grilled ribeye steak · smoked tri-tip · sticky ribs with a smoky-sweet sauce · aged cheddar or smoked gouda

Best occasions

steak nightbackyard barbecuegift for a whiskey drinkerfireside sippingbold red wine night

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
Slightly chilled, about 55-60°F.
Decanting:
No decant needed; pour and let the glass open for a few minutes.
Glassware:
Use a large red wine glass or a stemless red glass.
Drink or cellar:
Enjoy now; this style is built for immediate richness rather than long cellaring.
After opening:
Best within 3-4 days if recorked and kept cool.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters Red Blend is a bold California red aged for 3 months in bourbon whiskey barrels, bringing together dark fruit, blackberry, jammy currant, toasty vanilla and bourbon spice. Full-bodied and plush, it is an easy pick for shoppers who like rich red wine with a whiskey-barrel edge.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Red Blend
Producer
Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
16%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Not stated in current sources.
Vineyard source:
Sourced from California vineyards.
Vessel:
Bourbon whiskey barrels are used for finishing.
About the winery · Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters ›

Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters is a California wine brand identified on its website footer as based in Ripon, California. The brand focuses on spirits barrel-aged wines that bridge bold California wine and whiskey-barrel flavors. Its Red Blend is positioned as a wine for whiskey lovers, emphasizing dark fruit, vanilla, bourbon spice and a rich finish. The portfolio also includes other spirits-barrel-influenced bottlings such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir.

Critic reviews

85/100Tastings / Beverage Testing Institute

“Silver Medal; Highly Recommended. Listed as 16% alcohol and tasted in 2023.”

Reviewed: Cooper & Thief 2021 CellarMasters Select Bourbon Barrel-Aged Red Blend, California (2021) — Beverage Testing Institute panel, 2023-06-07 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters Red Blend dry or sweet?
Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters Red Blend is off-dry; its sweetness rating is 3 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
What does Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters Red Blend taste like?
A jammy California red blend with blackberry, dark currant, toasty vanilla and a clear bourbon-barrel spice note.
What food pairs with Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters Red Blend?
It pairs well with grilled ribeye steak, smoked tri-tip, sticky ribs with a smoky-sweet sauce and aged cheddar or smoked gouda.
How should I serve Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters Red Blend?
Serve at Slightly chilled, about 55-60°F. No decant needed; pour and let the glass open for a few minutes. Glass: Use a large red wine glass or a stemless red glass.
Is Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters Red Blend a good value?
At $22.99 it carries a verified 85-point score from Tastings / Beverage Testing Institute; the review is shown on this page.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters Red Blend?
Apothic Brew Red Blend is a comparable Red Blend at $13.99. See Apothic Brew Red Blend
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters Red Blend?
750 ml bottle, 16% alcohol by volume.