A beautifully realized New World Barbera, showing full throttle black cherry, generous and well managed oak spice, supple grip, and an extremely long finish. Amazing things are happening in San Diego, particularly in the Italian variety arena, and it’s great to see more focus there. Try this with a zesty Italian menu – it’ll work all the way through. A Double Gold Award winner at the 2020 Toast of the Coast International Wine Competition.
Highland Valley Vineyards, San Diego County (California) Barbera 2017
By Rich Cook