Is Russell's Reserve Private Barrel worth the price

Unlike the major cognac houses that distill and age under a single protected appellation

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and cured duck breast or foie gras provides a savory counterpoint to the wine's richness

and critical recognition (including a Whisky Advocate Top 20 placement) puts it in rare company at its price point

Brendel Cooper's Reed Cabernet Sauvignon plain-vodka Is Russell's Reserve Private BarrelBrendel Cooper's Reed Cabernet Sauvignon is a foudre aged Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon bottled at 14% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Awarded 90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate for the 2019 vintage, this old school Napa Cabernet stands apart through its unusual large format oak aging and moonlight harvest. Quick Facts: ABV: 14% Origin: Napa Valley, California Style: Foudre Aged Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Brendel Production & Heritage