Tasted blind against an Italian Barbera at a tasting, this really conveyed what I think of as characteristic Barbera flavor, though I could clearly identify it as the New World selection as the flavor profile was rounder and riper. A number of my guests had never tried Barbera and enjoyed this.
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Inky ruby red, and a crapload of sediment. Strawberry, vanilla, and cinnamon nutmeg. Medium bodied, candied raspberries and bing cherries, a touch of leather, a few sweet tannins, tea, and a short to medium finish. Pretty good, once you get past the chewy bits. Night 2: Even better tonight. Spicy complexity that wasn't there last night. Bumping up a point.
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2/20/2015 - Xfactor wrote: 89 Points
One of the better Cali Barberas. Rich, new world style. Bright red fruit, plenty of oak and black spice, firm acidity.
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12/3/2013 - rxlaw95 wrote: 87 Points
It was good and well made, but for my palette, just a bit over oaked. Paired with pizza and pairs well as it is supposed to.
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11/11/2011 - K is for Kate wrote: 88 Points
Tasted blind against an Italian Barbera at a tasting, this really conveyed what I think of as characteristic Barbera flavor, though I could clearly identify it as the New World selection as the flavor profile was rounder and riper. A number of my guests had never tried Barbera and enjoyed this.
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5/10/2011 - merryberry wrote: 89 Points
Inky ruby red, and a crapload of sediment. Strawberry, vanilla, and cinnamon nutmeg. Medium bodied, candied raspberries and bing cherries, a touch of leather, a few sweet tannins, tea, and a short to medium finish. Pretty good, once you get past the chewy bits.
Night 2: Even better tonight. Spicy complexity that wasn't there last night. Bumping up a point.
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4/14/2011 - LTS wrote:
Drinking beautifully right now.
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