92 points, James Suckling
Bright and fragrant, this wine greets the nose with an enticing blend of wild berries and dried herbs. The palate reveals a juicy, multi-dimensional profile, showcasing fresh blueberry creamsicle, hints of dried sage, and a touch of licorice. A lively acidity and a gentle tannic grip extend the vibrant finish.
Perfectly suited for pairing, it complements a variety of dishes, including pizza, herbed poultry, game, and roasted root vegetables.
Sourced 100% from our estate Home Ranch Vineyard in Alexander Valley, the grapes for our Barbera were picked at the optimal time to capture phenologically ripe flavors and tannins while retaining vibrant acidity. and sorted by hand before being transferred to open top fermentors for fermentation and inoculated with our proprietary Home Ranch yeast which promotes a slow and steady fermentation. The fermenting grapes were punched down by pneumatic assist punch down device for 11 days and drained to barrel to complete malolactic fermentation. Aged 10 months in 3% New French Oak Barrels, 97% Neutral French and American Oak Barrels. Racked once post MLF and once to blend prior to bottling.
Bright and fragrant, the wine greets the nose with wild berries and dried herbs. The palate reveals a juicy, multi-dimensional profile of fresh blueberry creamsicle, hints of dried sage, and a touch of licorice, finishing with lively acidity and a gentle tannic grip.
The grapes are sourced 100% from Seghesio’s estate Home Ranch Vineyard in Alexander Valley, Sonoma County.
The grapes are hand-sorted and fermented using a proprietary Home Ranch yeast that promotes a slow, steady fermentation. After 11 days of pneumatic punch-downs, the wine is drained to barrel for malolactic fermentation and aged 10 months in 3% new French oak and 97% neutral French and American oak.
It is perfectly suited for pairing with pizza, herbed poultry, game, and roasted root vegetables.
The 2023 vintage has an alcohol content of 14.5%.
The retail price is $45.00 per 750ml bottle, and wine club members receive a 20% discount, bringing their price to $36.00.
It is 100% Barbera, an Italian red grape variety with origins in Piedmont, Italy, known for its deep color, full body, and characteristically high acidity.
