2016 Barbareno

95 points - Wine Enthusiast
94 points - Vinous
With great depth, intensity, and complexity, our flagship red blend offers seductive, layered aromatics presenting a mélange of dark berries, black cherry, and plum skin alongside hints of violet, baking spices, tapenade, seared meat, white pepper, and coffee bean. The palate is beautifully balanced with a lovely mix of fruit and savory, it’s bold with lush tannins and great acidity bringing length and freshness. Stunning wine which is best decanted when young and certainly has great aging potential. Aged for 20 months in a combination of French oak barrels (400L puncheon, 300Lhogshead, and 228L barrique) of which 37% is new French oak.