Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
This is a fascinating Single Vineyard Barbera from Washington State.
Dry and fruity on the palate with medium acidity.
Showing red cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, earth, tobacco, chocolates and peppercorn.
Tangy finish with soft tannins and pomegranates.
Might have been better a couple of years ago, but I really don't have any reference point for a Barbera from Washington State.
Needs an hour to open up properly.
Tart and a bit stinky. Spicy and entertaining, and better with food. Not my style, but interesting to try.
100% Barbera grapes were aged in (40% new) French Oak barrels for 16 months.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$40.
This is a fascinating Single Vineyard Barbera from Washington State.
Dry and fruity on the palate with medium acidity.
Showing red cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, earth, tobacco, chocolates and peppercorn.
Tangy finish with soft tannins and pomegranates.
Might have been better a couple of years ago, but I really don't have any reference point for a Barbera from Washington State.
Needs an hour to open up properly.
Tart and a bit stinky. Spicy and entertaining, and better with food. Not my style, but interesting to try.
100% Barbera grapes were aged in (40% new) French Oak barrels for 16 months.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$40.
The Casasmith is another wine brand from Charles Smith of K Vintners. Wildly funky nose, earth, gym locker & a touch of rubbish. Fruits of; strawberries blue notes, blackberry, black plum, spice, black licorice and brightly fresh & decayed florals. The palate has lighter version of nose, leaner bodied, M tannins, blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries, blue fruit hues, cola, light spice, black licorice, crushed rocks, dry stone, a little saline, fresh acidity and a decent round fruit finish.
The Casasmith is another wine brand from Charles Smith of K Vintners. Wildly funky nose, earth, gym locker & a touch of rubbish. Fruits of; strawberries blue notes, blackberry, black plum, spice, black licorice and brightly fresh & decayed florals. The palate has lighter version of nose, leaner bodied, M tannins, blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries, blue fruit hues, cola, light spice, black licorice, crushed rocks, dry stone, a little saline, fresh acidity and a decent round fruit finish.
Aug 17th, 2017Charles Smith's, Washington State, Italian Varietals (Barbera) from Jack's Vineyard
Charles Smith's, Washington State, Italian Varietals (Barbera) from Jack's Vineyard
Apr 26th, 2017
