Hofer Family Wines Barbera 2019

 

Oh Babs. You can offer so much yet you can be so simple. Here we have the latter. 

TarraWarra Barbera 2018

A big and rounded Barbera from the Yarra Valley.

Fat n Skinny Picker's Choice 2017

The Fat n Skinny range from Hastwell and Lightfoot is all about producing medium bodied wines with approachability. This Picker's Choice is a blend of Shiraz, Tempranillo and Barbera with a dollop of their Rose to add softness.

Red Heads Rusty Roof Barbera 2019

Two wines from Red Heads Wine turned up the week. A pleasing surprise from a label new to me. Here's a fabulous Barbera worth wrapping your lips around. 

Angullong Fossil Hill Barbera 2018

Like all Angullong wines, I was looking forward to checking out this Barbera in the Fossil Hill range. Sure enough, it didn't disappoint.

Somos Barbera Rosé 2018

Barbera Rosé. Until now, I can't say I've had one.

Hofer Family Wines Barbera 2018

A spicy Barbera from Langhorne Creek.

Soumah Rosso d'Soumah 2018

Bringing the Italians together with this Nebbiolo and Barbera blend. A wonderfully approachable wine.

Brackenwood Vineyard Barbera 2017

I'm popping my Adelaide Hills Barbera cherry here.

Golden Grove Estate Tranquillo Rosso 2017

A tasty new medium-bodied release from Golden Grove Estate. The rolling hills on the label create a perfect canvas for the easy-going vibe it exudes.

Hofer Family Wines Barbera 2017

Langhorne Creek Barbera from little known producer Marcus Hofer.

Unsung Hero Barbera 2017

Unsung Hero is a side project for winemaker Andy Williams, and what an entry he has made with this debut wine! Such a beautifully presented Barbera, this will bowl over many who choose to stand in its way.

Pizzini Lana Nebbiolo Barbera 2017

The back label suggests having this with Italian or Asian food. I reckon grab a burger in one hand and a glass of this in the other.

Pizzini Barbera 2016

This is tense and tightly wound early. Keep swirling and things settle beautifully. A good drink, no two ways about it.

Angullong Fossil Hill Barbera 2017

Off a vineyard planted in the late 1990s, this Barbera 2017 will be officially released at the Orange Wine Festival.

Yelland & Papps Sete Di Vino 2016

A wine which seems to have kept itself hidden at the bottom of the samples pile. Good drinking mind you, when you get your hands on it.

TarraWarra Estate Barbera 2016

Yarra Valley Barbera grafted onto 23-year-old Pinot Noir rootstock. Welcome to the second lip smacking release.

XO Wine Co Adelaide Hills Barbera 2017

Whip cracking acidity makes this a scintillating Barbera. Delicious!

Angullong Fossil Hill Barbera 2016

From the team at Angullong, “The Orange region has climatic similarities to Piedmont in Italy where the variety is widespread. We are really pleased with the quality we are seeing now that the vines are gaining some age.” A Barbera smashing the high hats and bringing the variety to life.

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