Barra of Mendocino Reserve Chardonnay 2021, Mendocino County, California
Flowery on the nose with a golden
color and yellow tint.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with red and yellow apples, spices, pears, light wood, light almonds and light vanilla.
Medium on the finish with limes and almonds.
Fruit forward and easy drinking.
Nicely balanced with mild complexity. Neither bitter nor tart.
Good by itself as a sipping wine.
Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years.
100% Organic Chardonnay grapes were fermented and aged in oak barrels for 7 months (30% new).
14% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$24. — 2 years ago
Testa Barra — 2 years ago
Barra Berlin — 3 years ago
Barra of Mendocino Pinot Noir Reserve 2021, Mendocino, California
Ruby in color with medium plus intensity.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing red currants, cherries, plums, sweet strawberries, light oak, bitter herbs, spices, light earth and black pepper.
Soft tannins on the finish with tangy raspberries.
This is an enjoyable Pinot Noir from Mendocino County. Tangy and interesting. Fruit forward and spicy. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle and good by itself. Easy drinking and good for parties.
Organic Pinot Noir grapes were aged in French oak barrels (25% new) for 8 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$26. — 2 years ago
El nubarron semillon chile — 2 years ago
Cherry, raspberry preserves, currant, stewed fruit and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins. — 6 months ago
Barra of Mendocino Reserve Petite Sirah 2020, California
Very deep purple in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose with oak, licorice, chocolates and Indian spices.
Full-bodied with medium acidity.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with a nice mouthfeel.
Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, milk chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn and espresso.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Petite Sirah from Mendocino County in California. Fruit forward and rich with nice complexity.
Easy drinking with lots of chocolate notes. Nicely balanced and good by itself as a sipping wine.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime, when tannins and structure come in.
Dangerously delicious, as one can go through the whole bottle without even noticing.
100% Petite Sirah grapes were grown at 1,100 feet of elevation, and aged in (30% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months.
I paired it with a Rib eye steak.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$24. — a year ago
Stunning and vegetal delight, herbal and dark as promised by La Barra at Little Spain — 3 years ago
Neil Valenzuela
Deep purple color. Aromas of plum, blackberry, chocolate and cassis. Very smooth, full of black and blue fruit flavors and toffee notes.
🏅91 Points - Wine Enthusiasts — a month ago