2019 Barbera
Starfield Estate El Dorado AVA
Tasting Notes
This vibrant Barbera has lively fruit balanced with inviting aromatic spices, seamlessly integrated from inception to finish. Bright blueberry, rich vanilla, allspice, and juniper berry draw you in, while cooling undertones of fresh evergreen pine needles add soft depth to the full bouquet. The palate opens with tart cranberry, pomegranate, and spiced plum, which are layered with earthy notes of cocoa nibs, nutmeg, clove, and gingersnap cookies. The finish is velvety & soft, with refined tannins that elevate this graceful, elegant wine.
Wine Profile
| Grape Variety: | 95% Barbera, 5% Grenache |
| Appellation: | El Dorado AVA |
| Vineyard: | Starfield Estate |
| Vines: | Planted 2013 |
| Elevation & Site: |
2,300 feet. Planted on warm, southwest slopes on very rocky soil. Row orientation: 23 degrees east of north for balanced ripening |
| Alcohol: | 14.5% |
| pH: | 3.6 |
| Acidity g/L: | 6.18 |
| Cellaring: | 18 months in 35% new French oak, 65% neutral French oak |
| Bottling Date: | June 2021 |
| Production: | 376 cases |
Food Pairings
Spicy Ash Roasted Vegetables Escalivada, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Braised Rabbit and Roasted Vegetables, Lentils with Chicken Sausage, Lasagna