Palmina

Santa Barbara County Barbera

8.956 ratings
9.110 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Chris Thile

Very like G. Conterno's Cascina Francia Barbera...not quite as tannic, but with a similar acidic-grape-drink-for-discerning-grown-ups vibe. I can't wait to have this with a burger.

Very like G. Conterno's Cascina Francia Barbera...not quite as tannic, but with a similar acidic-grape-drink-for-discerning-grown-ups vibe. I can't wait to have this with a burger.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2014
Samuel James

Very american in style. Overripe cherries and a hint of tar. I'd like to revisit in a few more years. Not my style far.

Very american in style. Overripe cherries and a hint of tar. I'd like to revisit in a few more years. Not my style far.

Aug 22nd, 2015
frank delzio

Again excellent translation! Going out on a limb. . But might fool the Italian!

Again excellent translation! Going out on a limb. . But might fool the Italian!

Jul 29th, 2015
Justinian Brock

Woah! What will Steve think of next? This is awesome...has a lambrusco essence, bubbly dry red wine! With fried chicken, oh yes!!!! Thank you Chrystal and Steve for being so freaking rad.

Woah! What will Steve think of next? This is awesome...has a lambrusco essence, bubbly dry red wine! With fried chicken, oh yes!!!! Thank you Chrystal and Steve for being so freaking rad.

Feb 14th, 2015
Joseph Hernandez

Associate Digital Editor Wine Enthusiast Magazine

9.1

Lovely, easy drinking CA fruit

Lovely, easy drinking CA fruit

Sep 16th, 2014
Alex Alvärëz

Frankly, I've been very pleasantly surprised by the quality of these wines.

Frankly, I've been very pleasantly surprised by the quality of these wines.

Sep 13th, 2014
Aaron Epstein

Writer/Curator Le Metro Wines

9.1

This wine made me happy. Open 3 days, it made me ecstatic. Far riper than Piedmont, but goddamn Barbera!

This wine made me happy. Open 3 days, it made me ecstatic. Far riper than Piedmont, but goddamn Barbera!

Apr 7th, 2014
Marshal Walker

Owner Harvest Napa

9.7

Yum

Yum

Feb 23rd, 2014
Monica M

Thank you @Jamm Aquino and @Erica A Agree it goes well with @Rich Walker ‘s favorite food: pizza ❤️

Thank you @Jamm Aquino and @Erica A Agree it goes well with @Rich Walker ‘s favorite food: pizza ❤️

Jan 22nd, 2021
Granger Kenly

Very nice 2004. Definitely heavy on the berry flavor. Earthy, tobacco, cherry flavor.

Very nice 2004. Definitely heavy on the berry flavor. Earthy, tobacco, cherry flavor.

Dec 15th, 2017