Reviews & Ratings

2005 Four Vines Barbera (US)

Winery: Four Vines

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Barbera (US)

Grape blend: 100% Barbera

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Amador County

State or country: CA

Price: $30

Cases produced: 145

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: October 17, 2007

Wine Review: Very few producers in the US make Very Good Barbera. Here is a success story and another hedonistic wine from the folks at Four Vines. This cloudy ruby red wine opens with an aromatic spicy black cherry bouquet with hints of anise. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is lush, well balanced, and has delicious forward cherry flavors. This wine is not overly complex, but is very tasty. The finish is dry, brisk, lingers for a little while and shows a touch of heat. We suggest that if you give this wine 10 to 15 minutes in a decanter and you will be rewarded. This wine might be a bit big for some folks, but I could quaff this wine all night long. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Barbera loves the high altitude and the red mountain soils of the foothills in Amador County. Like the high elevation vineyards in Italy, this is where Barbera sings. Enjoy its siren song… For the Rogues of the Vine only.

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Barbera.