Hummm... Had this as a second bottle after home made pasta fagioli. Very earthy and needed a while to open up. Needs to be paired with a strong food, since by itself it seemed overdone and wasn't nearly as good as when we had it out to eat. Holding out hope since I bought a case and have 11 more to go.
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This straightforward Barbera has most of the pieces in place, I think, but it just doesn't suit my own tastes. The nose emits powerful, intriguing caramel and tar notes, and the viscous, edgy, even juicy palate shows off a bundle of tart cherry flavors. But while I like the flavor profile, it's too acidic -- and a bit metallic -- for my liking, even though I normally enjoy a wine with bite. The finish leaves something to be desired, too, though that's not all that surprising for an everyday wine like this.
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10/28/2008 - SonomaFan wrote: 88 Points
Much better than my last notes. Had with chicken marcala (from Capers) and the whole bottle was smooth and inviting. Enjoy!
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12/30/2006 - SonomaFan wrote:
Hummm... Had this as a second bottle after home made pasta fagioli. Very earthy and needed a while to open up. Needs to be paired with a strong food, since by itself it seemed overdone and wasn't nearly as good as when we had it out to eat. Holding out hope since I bought a case and have 11 more to go.
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6/30/2005 - Stephan O wrote: 85 Points
This straightforward Barbera has most of the pieces in place, I think, but it just doesn't suit my own tastes. The nose emits powerful, intriguing caramel and tar notes, and the viscous, edgy, even juicy palate shows off a bundle of tart cherry flavors. But while I like the flavor profile, it's too acidic -- and a bit metallic -- for my liking, even though I normally enjoy a wine with bite. The finish leaves something to be desired, too, though that's not all that surprising for an everyday wine like this.
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4/17/2005 - JJA wrote:
This was a very disappointing wine. The aroma is awefull and the wine is just ok. Don't repurchase.
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