A faint tartness persists

Yes—its balance of fruit

Benziger Merlot leads with ripe plum

the intensity broadens into pear-heavy orchard fruit

but Foxen's warmer Santa Maria Valley origin delivers riper stone fruit and a slightly fuller body while retaining comparable tension and length

I.W. Harper Bourbon 750ML bordeaux A faint tartness persistsI. W. Harper Bourbon 750ML is an 82 proof (41% ABV) Kentucky straight bourbon aged a minimum of four years in new American oak barrels. This corn forward expression returned to the U. S. market in 2015 after a 20 year absence, having been sold exclusively to international markets during that stretch. Whisky Advocate has highlighted its sweet, melon accented character, while Wine Enthusiast praised its vanilla and spice profile. Quick Facts: ABV: 41%