2006 "R" Barbera

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GOLD MEDAL - 2008 Grand Harvest Awards

Barbera has become my fastest selling wine. For the past three years the vintage of Barbera has sold out within 60 days of release. I attribute the popularity of this wine to the unique balance of rich ripe fruit flavors, soft full tannins and brightness due to the high acid inherit in Barbera. Barbera is a delight to produce and is an ideally suited varietal for the Sierra Foothills and Amador County, perhaps even more so than Zinfandel.

The color of the 2006 wine is a deep purple with bright youthful hues. The aromas are of fully ripened red and black fruits; featuring blackberries, raspberries and plums. The bouquet shows vanilla and smoke along with milk chocolate and hints of cedar. On the palate, the wine has juicy red fruit flavors and a supple, chocolaty oak component. While the wine has structure, the finish is long and harmonious with hints of mineral and deeply toasted oak. The 2006 edition has a brightness that will foster cellaring and match well with Mediterranean Cuisine.

Varietal Composition: 100% Barbera
15.0% Alc. 0.67 g/100ml TA 3.39 pH
Oak Regime: 42% American Oak 58% French Oak
Released: January 1, 2008
1,027 Cases Produced