Drip YoCo Colombia Kolonist wine barrel, 5 pc

San Pablo is a small town with a population of around 13,000 people. Coffee farms here are often passed down through generations, which makes the farmers especially committed to preserving natural resources through sustainable cultivation methods. The farms are typically very small, so producers usually process the coffee themselves before delivering it to a local cooperative for quality control and export. Colombia has long been a favorite origin for coffee lovers. Each department offers unique terroir and flavor profiles. Grown in the northeast of Nariño, a region known for its stunning mountains and numerous small coffee farms, this well-rounded coffee stands out with its sweetness and notes of citrus acidity. Popayán, located in the Cauca department at 1,700 meters above sea level, provides an ideal landscape for cultivating exceptional coffee. The so-called Meseta de Popayán is protected by the Andes mountain range, which creates consistent climatic and altitude conditions. The result is a balanced cup profile with notes of citrus, floral tones, and caramel.

Kolonist is a distinguished Ukrainian producer of premium wines. The winery was founded in 2005 by the Plachkov family in Danubian Bessarabia, Odesa region, where winemaking is a family tradition and a tribute to their historical heritage. The Bashta port wine has a rich aroma with dominant notes of dark chocolate, prunes, raisins, and spices. Its taste is harmonious, with soft tannins, prominent notes of dried cherries and currants, and a long fruity finish. This mature wine pairs perfectly with dark chocolate and aged cheeses — and now, with coffee! The love story between Yoko and Kolonist has been going on for years, and this is already their third collaborative creation. We received a barrel previously used for this port wine, filled it with washed Colombian coffee, and left it inside for three weeks, stirring regularly. After three weeks, the coffee was removed and left for another week in sealed GrainPro bags for stabilization. As a result, the washed Colombian coffee retained its bright acidity, which, under the influence of barrel aging, transformed into notes of black currant. The overall flavor profile became rich with hints of dried banana, prunes, raisins, and a distinct aftertaste of sweet red wine. And when better to enjoy this coffee than now? Whether on misty autumn mornings or cool evenings — this coffee feels just right and deeply comforting.