NW. Still smooth. Bit more cherry and dark fruit coming through this, with still hints of vanilla and oak. Enjoyable drinking. — 6 months ago
This is the Hernan @Delectable . Nice attack and mid-palate, light-bodied but the finish fails with a wood note that is off putting to me. — 2 years ago
Testa Barra — 2 years ago
Black cherry, raspberry preserves, vanilla, eucalyptus and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 10 months ago
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
Cherry, raspberry preserves, currant, stewed fruit and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins. — 5 months ago
Very much enjoyed — 6 months 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
Neil Valenzuela
Medium purple color. Aromas of blackberry, black currant, vanilla and baking spices. Black fruit on the palate, wood and anise on the finish. — 24 days ago