Preston Vineyards Barbera 2021
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The wine shows focused aromatics of black and red cherry, with notes of red licorice and vanilla bean. Vibrant and juicy in the mouth with loads of berry, just-ripe plum, and hints of spiced orange. This stellar vintage has produced a wine with dense structure, although buoyed by plenty of its trademark acidity it begs for hearty fare.
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Packed with juicy berry flavors, this friendly and well-balanced wine tastes bright and ripe and delicious. Good acidity meets satisfying raspberry and blackberry flavors on a slightly tangy texture with very light tannins. It is easy to drink and enjoy this lighthearted wine made from organic grapes.
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Friendly and approachable, Barbera produces wines in a wide range of styles, from youthful, fresh and fruity to serious, structured and age-worthy. Piedmont is the most famous source of Barbera; those from Asti and Alba garner the most praise. Barbera actually can adapt to many climates and enjoys success in some New World regions. Somm Secret—In the past it wasn’t common or even accepted to age Barbera in oak but today both styles—oaked and unoaked—abound and in fact most Piedmontese producers today produce both styles.
A multifaceted and highly reputable sub-region of Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley is responsible for a wide range of wine styles—both red and white. One of the smallest AVAs in California, Dry Creek Valley has a winning combination of ideal geography and climate. Fertile, well-drained soils create concentrated varietal character while long, warm days, bookended by cool nights, allow grapes to reach full phenolic ripeness and balance. The warm and welcoming appellation is home to a number of family-owned vineyards and wineries that place a strong emphasis on sustainable farming practices.
Zinfandel reigns supreme here and still produces in a great number of very old vineyards—often 100 years old or older. These old vines create a powerful, voluptuous and sultry wine unlike those of any other region. Sauvignon Blanc, the valley’s signature white grape, also performs exceptionally well. Many other varieties grow comfortably here, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Syrah. Petite Sirah is often found in blends with Zinfandel.