Birdhorse Wines, Barbera 2019, Shake Ridge Ranch Vineyards, Amador County, Sierra Foothills, CA

This Piedmont-style California red has vibrant acidity and notes of cherry, dried herbs, and pepper.

COUNTRY: USA

STATE: California

APPELLATION (AVA): Sierra Foothills

REGION: Amador County

VINEYARD: Shake Ridge Ranch Vineyards

VINTAGE: 2019

GRAPES: 100% Barbera

SOIL: Quartz-rich, red soils

PRACTICE: Sustainable, dry-farmed, organic

VINIFICATION: 30% whole cluster, native yeast fermentation. Direct press to stainless steel for 9 mos. 

STYLE: Still

COLOR: Ruby

BODY: Medium bodied

TASTE: Dry

PRIMARY AROMAS: Maraschino cherry, dried lavender, rhubarb, and warm stones

FLAVOR: Bright but earthy, with lively acidity and cobblestone tannins for a round, long finish

FORMAT: 750 ml

ALCOHOL: 13.5%

SERVICE AND FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTION: Enjoy with roasted vegetable dishes, rich dark meats, herbaceous cheeses, or mushrooms.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: “Birdhorse represents a vision for the future of California winemaking, a vision anchored in a passion for diversification. We strive to showcase regions, varietals, and humans that have long had a presence in this industry but have yet to been celebrated by many of its constituents. We are driven by intellectual curiosity, transparency, science, and data, but most importantly an ardor for delicious wines and sharing them with the wider drinking public.”  (birdhorsewines.com)

ABOUT THE VINEYARD: Shake Ridge Ranch Vineyards
“Shake Ridge Ranch is an example of everything we believe farming should be - thoughtful observation rooted in experience and a deep scientific knowledge of soils and vines producing exceptional fruit. The quartz-rich, red soils of this special place produce ethereal wines with distinctive, dense structure.” (birdhorsewines.com)