2018 Forgeron Cellars Barbera
Our 100% Barbera aged entirely in neutral French oak barrels that provide an exquisite insight into fresh, expansive, and true to varietal wines. Sagemoor Vineyards really helped hit this wine out of the park with ripe strawberry, cocoa, vanilla notes that expand on the freshness in the glass. Every sip, you are invited to fresh cherry, pomegranate, and defined grippy tannins that finish neatly for a savory medium length finish.
Our 100% Barbera wine is aged entirely in neutral French oak barrels that provided a perfect environment for the wine to develop fresh and expansive varietal character. Sagemoor Vineyards’ vineyard management really helped hit this wine out of the park as the fruit displays generous ripe strawberry, cocoa, and vanilla notes that expand in the freshness of the glass. With every sip you are invited to enjoy bright cherry, pomegranate, and defined grippy tannins that finish neatly for a savory medium-length finish.
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| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | Barbera |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Barbera |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Sagemoor |
| Acid | 7.2 g/L |
| PH | 3.62 |
| Aging | 9 months in neutral French oak |
| Alcohol | 14.60% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 08/10/2019 |
| Cases Produced | 270 |
92 POINTS - The Tasting Panel Magazine, March 2022
"Aged nine months in neutral French oak, this deeply concentrated, inky red shows dried violets and sweet plum. Good acidity and a spice rack of flavors: vanilla espresso, soy sauce, balsamic, cherry, and white pepper."
91 POINTS, Vinous
The 2018 Barbera shows off ripe huckleberry and black tea tones that meld with salty and stony underscurrent on the palate. Enjoy this well-structured Barbera over the next several years.
- Owen Bargreen
90 POINTS, Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast Magazine, March/April 2022
