Dark, glass-clinging reddish purple. Deep dish dark berry cobbler on the nose. Full-bodied palate yields that cobbler with an herbal note and a slightly burnt crust. Medium acidity. Dusty, medium minus tannins. Moderate finish. A classic "Cal-Ital" red with just enough backbone for lighter meals, but not too much for sipping or a cheese plate. Drink now through 2029. Sooner is better.
Dark, glass-clinging reddish purple. Deep dish dark berry cobbler on the nose. Full-bodied palate yields that cobbler with an herbal note and a slightly burnt crust. Medium acidity. Dusty, medium minus tannins. Moderate finish. A classic "Cal-Ital" red with just enough backbone for lighter meals, but not too much for sipping or a cheese plate. Drink now through 2029. Sooner is better.
Aug 26th, 2025
Heavy floral nose of lavender, licorice, baking spice, cocoa, and plummy cherry, hint of pine and cayenne pepper. A big nose that is matched by the body on the palate. Decant one hour. Juicy berry up front with the heat of Amador County. Deep sunshine grape in a bottle.
Heavy floral nose of lavender, licorice, baking spice, cocoa, and plummy cherry, hint of pine and cayenne pepper. A big nose that is matched by the body on the palate. Decant one hour. Juicy berry up front with the heat of Amador County. Deep sunshine grape in a bottle.
Feb 10th, 2018
Perfect barbera - juicy red plum, hint of yellow cherry, exhibits strong amador county character too - smoky, leathery tannins and dusky earth notes followed by a lingering sweetness.
Perfect barbera - juicy red plum, hint of yellow cherry, exhibits strong amador county character too - smoky, leathery tannins and dusky earth notes followed by a lingering sweetness.
Jul 19th, 2013
Outstanding value at $27. Interesting berry notes with a smoky quality. Medium bodied.
Outstanding value at $27. Interesting berry notes with a smoky quality. Medium bodied.
Nov 9th, 2023
Smooth, fruit forward.....
Smooth, fruit forward.....
Nov 24th, 2017
Smoky, leather tannins. Big plum with a hint of tart
Smoky, leather tannins. Big plum with a hint of tart
Feb 11th, 2017
Big juicy red fruit with leathery, cedar aromas, and earthy undertones.
Big juicy red fruit with leathery, cedar aromas, and earthy undertones.
Apr 5th, 2016
It was pleasantly different. Definitely a must try!
It was pleasantly different. Definitely a must try!
Nov 8th, 2012
Daoud had this 11 years ago
Daoud had this 11 years ago
Nov 20th, 2014
Christopher had this 11 years ago
Christopher had this 11 years ago
Dec 26th, 2014
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
