Palmina

Santa Barbara County Barbera

8.927 ratings
8.84 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
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
Michael Wilson

This winery can do no wrong ❤️❤️❤️

This winery can do no wrong ❤️❤️❤️

Feb 14th, 2016
David Lee

Cali Barbera with fresh ripe slightly sour fruit--very little tannins. Juicy and balanced even with 13.5% alc. Makes me wonder why more American winemakers don't give Barbera a shot.

Cali Barbera with fresh ripe slightly sour fruit--very little tannins. Juicy and balanced even with 13.5% alc. Makes me wonder why more American winemakers don't give Barbera a shot.

Feb 1st, 2016
Chas Worley

This was a 10 out of 10. Outstanding. Had with carne asada.

This was a 10 out of 10. Outstanding. Had with carne asada.

Mar 2nd, 2014
Sarah C

Juicy red & black fruited goodness.

Juicy red & black fruited goodness.

Feb 24th, 2014
Nate Axline

Nate had this 10 years ago

Nate had this 10 years ago

Apr 23rd, 2015
Chris Hogan

Chris had this 9 years ago

Chris had this 9 years ago

Nov 23rd, 2015