Since I am here in Paso Robles, seems good timing to speak of Firestone Walker and their recently released 25th Anniversary blend..
Here are the details from the press release:
“Winemakers from the following Paso Robles wineries participated in this year’s blending: Booker Vineyard, Desparada Wines, Epoch Estate Wines, Halter Ranch Vineyard, Herman Story, Ledge Vineyards, Tablas Creek Vineyard, TH Estate Wines, Thacher Winery and Torrin Wine.
For the first time, the winemakers were joined by two members of Firestone Walker’s Brewmaster’s Collective beer club, who won the chance to participate in the blending session. Russell From of Herman Story Wines and Taylor Mathiesen of Booker Vineyard, along with Brewmaster’s Collective club member Paul Rios (with guest Christian Smith), created the winning blend that became “25.”
Parabola Autumn Edition – Aged in Bourbon Barrels (41%) Russian Imperial Stout
Tequila Barrel Merkin – Aged in Bourbon Barrels (28%) Milk Stout
Brandy Barrel Barley Wine – Aged in Brandy Barrels (13%) Blonde Barley Wine
Stickee Monkee – Aged in Bourbon Barrels (10%) Central Coastal Quad
Whiskey Barrel Wheat Wine – Aged in Tequila Barrels (8%) Strong Golden Barley Wine