Wine
Sunset Cellars 2003 BARBERA - Napa Valley, Twin Creeks Vineyard - TWO BOTTLES
- Item Number
- 2201
- Sold
- 36 USD to Renovator33
- Number of Bids
- 7 - Bid History
Item Description
Sunset Cellars
2003 BARBERA, Napa Valley, Twin Creeks Vineyard - TWO BOTTLES
WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
The wine balances ripe, concentrated fruit and a supple texture with the firm acidity characteristic of Barbera. Inviting dark cherry, blackberry and coffee aromas lead to rich, mouth-filling plum, berry and black cherry flavors with hints of spice, and a touch of almond and chocolate. The balance and acidity make it a versatile wine for a wide range of foods.
APPELLATION:
Napa Valley
VINEYARDS:
This vineyard is in Wooden Valley, in the southeastern part of the Napa Valley appellation, on benchland near two streams. It mainly produces high quality Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, but a block of Barbera represents an inspired match of climate and clone.
The main Barbera clone has small, loose clusters and small berries, in sharp contrast to much of the Barbera grown in California, which typically has much larger clusters and berries. The clone is so obscure it doesn't have a formal name that we know, so we refer to it with the name of the UC Davis professor who maintained it. What we do know is that its grapes translate into consistently deep color and concentration.
VINTAGE:
This was a late harvest for this vineyard. Cooler weather in September allowed the grapes to hang longer than usual, contributing to ripe, concentrated flavors and relatively moderate acidity, though with the crispness characteristic of Barbera. The berries were small, intense and flavorful.
COMPOSITION:
Barbera 100%
AWARDS:
Chairman's Award, Unanimous Gold
- Riverside Int'l Wine Competition
Gold Medal
- Florida State Fair
Related Information |
Alcohol: 14.8% |
TA: 0.73 |
ph: 3.43 |
Harvest date: 9/27/03 |
Production: 641 cases |
Suggested Retail: $22.00 |
Item Special Note
Must be 21 years of age or older to bid!
Auction winner will need to pick up his or her wine at The Suisun Valley Wine Co-op Tasting Room.
The Tasting Room
SUISUN VALLEY WINE COOPERATIVE
Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm
4495 Suisun Valley Road
Suisun Valley, CA 94534
707-864-3135
Sunset Cellars is a small, award-winning winery dedicated to producing high quality hand-crafted wines. It is committed to delivering true value to its customers.
Sunset Cellars, LLC
1223 4th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
Tel: (415)566-2910
Fax: (415) 566-8782
sales@sunsetcellars.com
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