2021 Barbera
Appellation
Walla Walla Valley
Vineyard
Dugger Creek Vineyard
Fermentation
Small open top stainless steel fermenters. The cap was punched down three times per day by hand. Free run juice was transferred to French oak barrels to complete fermentation.
Aging
11 months in Neutral French oak barrels
Tasting Notes
Dugger Creek Barbera has become a favorite offering over the past decade. This vineyard-designate wine has a deep ruby color in the glass. The nose and the palate reveal dark red and blue fruits with notes of coffee bean, anise, and white pepper. This is one of our favorite wines to pair with food. Enjoy with wood-fired pizza, Taleggio cheese and charcuterie, porcini mushroom risotto, or a handmade pasta with homemade puttanesca tomato sauce. Or, simply enjoy this rich, silky wine while relaxing and dreaming of your next vacation. Salute!
91 Points – Paul Gregutt