Palmina

Santa Ynez Valley Barbera

9.018 ratings

9.35 pro ratings

Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA

Barbera

Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.3

Stinky red fruit. Big acid but well balanced on the finish. Light, stinky and great.

Stinky red fruit. Big acid but well balanced on the finish. Light, stinky and great.

Apr 3rd, 2016

Wine Director/Sommelier Ame

9.6

My new house wine. All day everyday

My new house wine. All day everyday

Jan 19th, 2016

Christopher Barnes

9.2

Amazing that this is from Santa Barbara. Very tasty.

Amazing that this is from Santa Barbara. Very tasty.

Dec 26th, 2015

9.2

Assertive acid and great fruit with funky/mild bretty nuance make this a very nice wine

Assertive acid and great fruit with funky/mild bretty nuance make this a very nice wine

Jul 31st, 2015

9.0

Expressive funky nose. Soft and fruity with nice acidity. No tannin. Gorgeous.

Expressive funky nose. Soft and fruity with nice acidity. No tannin. Gorgeous.

Jul 14th, 2015

8.5

Earthy, funky

Earthy, funky

May 10th, 2017

7.6

Funky barnyard nose, reduced-too much sulfur

Funky barnyard nose, reduced-too much sulfur

Feb 4th, 2016

9.0

Funky and delicious new world barbera.

Funky and delicious new world barbera.

Feb 2nd, 2016

9.1

Tremendous Barbera. Great aromatics, touch of VA , Brett, and lovely acidity. Juicy, a bit spicy, great energy in the wine, lingering finish.

Tremendous Barbera. Great aromatics, touch of VA , Brett, and lovely acidity. Juicy, a bit spicy, great energy in the wine, lingering finish.

Nov 15th, 2015

9.2

Delicious barbera. Nice red fruit, a little barnyard funk, and great acid. So yummy!

Delicious barbera. Nice red fruit, a little barnyard funk, and great acid. So yummy!

Nov 15th, 2015