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2021 Bedrock Wine Co. Barbera Shake Ridge Ranch
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2021 Shake Ridge Barbera, Amador County
This wine has become a bit of a sleeper hit! After releasing the small amount of 2017 Shake Ridge Barbera back on our “pandemic panic release,” we got a tidal wave of feedback on how much people enjoyed it. We also loved the wine, so we were able to talk grower extraordinaire Ann Kraemer to sell us a bit more from the fantastic P-block at Shake Ridge Ranch. There is something truly special about Barbera in Amador County—the hot nights temper the vivacious natural acidity of the variety, and the granitic soils make for a dense structure that serves the variety well. This is a blend of two small lots, one of which featured a higher percentage of whole-cluster to amplify spice and perfume. Unfortunately, the vineyard got hit with terrible frosts this spring so there will be no Barbera in 2022—make sure to get some ’21 to hold you over! $39
2021 Shake Ridge Barbera, Amador County
This wine has become a bit of a sleeper hit! After releasing the small amount of 2017 Shake Ridge Barbera back on our “pandemic panic release,” we got a tidal wave of feedback on how much people enjoyed it. We also loved the wine, so we were able to talk grower extraordinaire Ann Kraemer to sell us a bit more from the fantastic P-block at Shake Ridge Ranch. There is something truly special about Barbera in Amador County—the hot nights temper the vivacious natural acidity of the variety, and the granitic soils make for a dense structure that serves the variety well. This is a blend of two small lots, one of which featured a higher percentage of whole-cluster to amplify spice and perfume. Unfortunately, the vineyard got hit with terrible frosts this spring so there will be no Barbera in 2022—make sure to get some ’21 to hold you over! $39