RIPON, CA – March 19, 2026 — Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters today announces a new collaboration with Kentucky-based Larceny Bourbon. The Cooper & Thief x Larceny Napa Valley Red Blend is a limited release wine finished in Larceny’s signature wheated bourbon barrels. This unique finishing process creates complex whiskey-driven aromas and imparts notes of warm caramel, butterscotch, and toasty oak. Known for doing things differently with its portfolio of spirits barrel-aged wines, Cooper & Thief is the number one luxury bourbon barrel-aged wine brand in the US[1], and joining forces with Larceny Bourbon adds a deeper connection and character to this small-batch exclusive wine. Larceny Bourbon is a wheated Bourbon that goes against the grain with a mashbill that uses wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain, resulting in a softer, rounder profile.
“Cooper & Thief believes in challenging tradition, especially in the luxury wine category that is steeped in convention. This collaboration between our cellarmasters and Larceny Bourbon’s Master Distillers is created for the traditional bourbon drinker who loves exploring unique and thoughtful expressions. This release is special because it pairs Larceny’s excellence in Kentucky Bourbon with Cooper & Thief’s expertise in creating bold, smooth bourbon-barrel finished wines. It truly is a Wine for the Whiskey Lover,” said Michelle Diemer, Senior Director of Marketing for Cooper & Thief.
“Larceny Bourbon is crafted with a wheated mashbill that creates a softer, rounder whiskey with notes of caramel, honey, and toasted oak. When those barrels are used to finish a wine like this Napa Valley Red Blend, they bring more than just character—they layer in a rich sweetness, enhance the wine’s texture, and add depth through warm baking spice and subtle vanilla notes,” said Conor O’Driscoll, Master Distiller for Larceny Bourbon. “The interaction between the wine and our barrels creates a long, smooth finish that bridges the worlds of bourbon and wine in a compelling way. It’s a bold, flavorful expression that stays true to Larceny’s spirit of doing things a little differently.”
To further elevate this small-batch release, the Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters carefully selected bold varietals from Napa Valley vineyards. Napa Valley produces riper, more concentrated fruit, yielding a rich, dark, plush wine. The cooler 2023 vintage helped balance richness with freshness, resulting in a Red Blend that feels both indulgent and refined. Primarily Malbec-led with Zinfandel and a touch of Petite Sirah, this isn’t a typical red blend. Plus, adding the Larceny award-winning Bourbon barrels for finishing brings another layer to the wine with signature bourbon aromas and flavors for a lush and powerful wine.
The Cooper & Thief x Larceny Napa Valley Red Blend is rolling out at select retailers nationwide this March with a Suggested Retail Price of $34.99. The wine has already received a 93-point score from The Tasting Panel Magazine. In addition to this exclusive launch, the Cooper & Thief portfolio of Bourbon-barrel aged wines includes a California Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. The classic Cooper & Thief Red Blend is a California blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with Malbec and Merlot, distinct from this new Napa Valley exclusive release. To learn more about Cooper & Thief and the Cooper & Thief x Larceny Bourbon Napa Valley Red Blend, please visit www dot cooperandthief dot com.
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About Cooper & Thief
Launched in 2014, Cooper & Thief is the top luxury spirits barrel-aged wine brand in the United States. While other wines do the same things for centuries, Cooper & Thief celebrates doing things differently. Their portfolio of spirits barrel-aged wines challenges tradition and infuses bold character and unexpected depth into every bottle. The Cooper & Thief cellarmaster believes that you shouldn’t have to choose between wine and spirits. With Cooper & Thief, both wine and whiskey lovers can enjoy the best of both worlds in one glass. For more information about Cooper & Thief, visit cooperandthief dot com and follow on Instagram and Facebook @cooperandthief.
About Larceny Bourbon
The story of Larceny begins with John E. Fitzgerald, a bonded U.S. Treasury agent with a penchant for thievery of the best Bourbon. Using his keys to let himself into the rickhouses at night, the Fitzgerald barrels, as they came to be known, became one of America’s most beloved whiskeys after Prohibition with the launch of Old Fitzgerald. Today, the John E. Fitzgerald story continues through Larceny, an incredibly smooth and exceptional small batch Wheated Bourbon. First brought to market in 2012, Larceny is one of the most successful new-to-the-world Bourbons in the past decade. Produced by Heaven Hill Distillery, the brand offers Larceny Small Batch and Larceny Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Since its inception, Larceny has been an award-winning, best-in-class Bourbon receiving accolades such as Best Wheated Bourbon and Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Whisky Advocate Whisky of the Year. For more information, please visit larcenybourbon dot com.
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[1] IRI Total US Multi Outlet + Conv, latest 52 wks ending 4.27.25
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