Columbia Valley. Dense burgundy red, highly extracted pigment. Herb and cherry with a hint of mint in nose. Medium bodied with strawberry and black and white pepper flavors and a good slug of seed bitterness. Decanting… After 24 hours in bottle, crisp acidity emerges with strawberry, cocoa and a solid but pleasant tannic backbone. Lovely varietal expression if you can show the patience by decanting. Not like any Washington state Barbera I’ve had before, but better.
Columbia Valley. Dense burgundy red, highly extracted pigment. Herb and cherry with a hint of mint in nose. Medium bodied with strawberry and black and white pepper flavors and a good slug of seed bitterness. Decanting… After 24 hours in bottle, crisp acidity emerges with strawberry, cocoa and a solid but pleasant tannic backbone. Lovely varietal expression if you can show the patience by decanting. Not like any Washington state Barbera I’ve had before, but better.
Jan 15th, 2023
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
