Boeger Winery, El Dorado (Sierra Foothills, California) Barbera 2019

 From the pioneering winery, Barbera is made in several versions with the Estate being the standard bearer.  Grown at 3 high elevation sites, Barbera is harvested as late as mid-October, and is blended with 9% Cabernet.  Aged for 14 months in neutral French and American oak, it is a big mouthful of a wine that has an amazing structure and somehow remains vibrant and refreshing.  With a little airing, it displays the lovely blackcurrant, dark berry and spice side of Barbera with nicely layered flavors that are surrounded by fine grained tannins.  It can be aged for many years, but I found it appealing now with its solid core of fruit and rich texture.