Decanted and began drinking immediately; beginning to drink quite well just 15-30 minutes in. Attractive deep, earthy, smoky aroma, with rich cherryish/raspberryish/dark reddish fruit, and subtle minty and tealike high notes; 2 hours in, spice and flowers are joining in. Similar on the palate, driven by rich but restrained/elegant dark red fruit, with some nice earthy depth. Well balanced, with good fresh acidity - just short of tart - and noticeable but moderate tannins. Nice cohesion and purity, and simply quite tasty and moreish. The $30 price had been keeping me from grabbing a bottle, but it's worth every cent; good stuff.
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10/28/2016 - Adamsrr wrote:
Pairs well with tomato based dishes / food
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4/9/2016 - jwells wrote: 90 Points
Dark red, medium body. Balanced acidity and prominent red fruits. Very enjoyable.
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1/6/2016 - Kayaklady Likes this wine: 91 Points
Easy drinking - goes with many different dishes. Wish I had more.
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11/1/2015 - Beerzebub Likes this wine:
Decanted and began drinking immediately; beginning to drink quite well just 15-30 minutes in. Attractive deep, earthy, smoky aroma, with rich cherryish/raspberryish/dark reddish fruit, and subtle minty and tealike high notes; 2 hours in, spice and flowers are joining in. Similar on the palate, driven by rich but restrained/elegant dark red fruit, with some nice earthy depth. Well balanced, with good fresh acidity - just short of tart - and noticeable but moderate tannins. Nice cohesion and purity, and simply quite tasty and moreish. The $30 price had been keeping me from grabbing a bottle, but it's worth every cent; good stuff.
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10/3/2015 - Sandydog Likes this wine: 88 Points
A very nice Barbera. Smooth but with a nice structure.
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