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Walker Vineyard Barbera

8.921 ratings
8.85 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, 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
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

8.7

Juicy, clearly new world Barbera. VA all over the place, so if that's not your favorite thing, this won't be either. I like a little VA, but this was over the line for me. YMMV.

Juicy, clearly new world Barbera. VA all over the place, so if that's not your favorite thing, this won't be either. I like a little VA, but this was over the line for me. YMMV.

Nov 14th, 2016
Michael Larner

A very enjoyable Barbera with rum spices, pomegranate, licorice, and wheat toast aromas and flavors. Crisp mouthfeel that is overall balanced and long.

A very enjoyable Barbera with rum spices, pomegranate, licorice, and wheat toast aromas and flavors. Crisp mouthfeel that is overall balanced and long.

Nov 30th, 2014
Doug Powers

Sweet, dried candy redfruits, good color, good acidity, certainly ready to drink, better than the disappointing 2015 Walker Barbera I had a year or two ago.

Sweet, dried candy redfruits, good color, good acidity, certainly ready to drink, better than the disappointing 2015 Walker Barbera I had a year or two ago.

Oct 30th, 2024
Doug Powers

Sweet, somewhat candied redfruits, soft and supple, but the ripeness makes it taste a little unbalanced, as acid is really hidden, I am doubting it will improve from here.

Sweet, somewhat candied redfruits, soft and supple, but the ripeness makes it taste a little unbalanced, as acid is really hidden, I am doubting it will improve from here.

Jun 1st, 2023
Max Kates

Really not for me. I tried decanting it but I think it just may need way more time to soften. Very harsh. Good fruit there but hard to get past the bite.

Really not for me. I tried decanting it but I think it just may need way more time to soften. Very harsh. Good fruit there but hard to get past the bite.

Oct 1st, 2017
Richard Lewis

Super bright, very acidic, red currant on the mid palate.

Super bright, very acidic, red currant on the mid palate.

Aug 19th, 2017
Noah Hyte

Juicy fruit 💦

Juicy fruit 💦

Aug 7th, 2017
Josh Magness

Zippy. Raspberry and blackberry, tart and acidic. Balsamic notes on the finish

Zippy. Raspberry and blackberry, tart and acidic. Balsamic notes on the finish

Aug 7th, 2017
Lee McMillan

Too sweet too tangy

Too sweet too tangy

Mar 5th, 2017
Brian W. Anderson

Rounded fruit and terroir balancing each other out. Spice, acid, and fruit all keep living and turning in each taste.

Rounded fruit and terroir balancing each other out. Spice, acid, and fruit all keep living and turning in each taste.

Dec 26th, 2015