"One of my favorite wines from Barrett... The wine is dominated by meatiness, Mediterranean spice and Provencal personality... It is dense ruby/purple, full-bodied, juicy, succulent and an ideal bistro wine to drink with full-flavored food. It is a savory wine and fun." - Robert Parker
"Ripe, fruity character with notes of dried herbs and roasted meat. Full-bodied with rich fruit, yet juicy and easy to drink. Fine, polished tannins and bright acidity with a long, fruity finish. Big and attractive." - James Suckling
THE BOTTLE
Pirate TreasuRed comes in short 750ml glass bottles that resemble rum bottles. Heidi used an old map of Napa Valley for the treasure map label, but on their map, Napa Valley floats like an island. Where X marks the spot is her house in Calistoga. Mermaid Cove is marked with the La Sirena mermaid. There's even more fun of the back label, but it's in "Pirate speak" and begins with, "Avast ye salty bilge rats!" You will undoubtedly love reading it aloud in your best pirate accent. And, when you toast with your friends the appropriate toast is "ARRRRGH!" We know you'll enjoy drinking this wine as much as we did.
WINEMAKER
Since 1988 Heidi Peterson Barrett has had an impressive client list of ultra-premium wineries to her name, over 2 dozen in total. Past winemaking clients include Screaming Eagle (14 years, 1992 and 1997 vintages garnered another set of perfect 100’s from Parker. And a 6-liter bottle of the '92 Screaming Eagle set a world record for the highest price ever paid for a single bottle of wine $500,000 at the 2000 Napa Valley Wine Auction.)
Other projects include Dalla Valle (8 years), Jones Family (12 years), Grace Family (6 years), Vineyard 29 (6 years), David Arthur, Barbour Vineyards (15 years), Revana (10 years), Showket (12 years), Kenzo Estate (20 years), Paradigm (32 years), and Lamborn (25 years).
VINTAGE
The 2019 vintage was a long, ideal growing season. Bud break began in late March to early April, leading to a Spring that was mild and dry. Flowering proved to be long and gave way to a healthy set of uniform grape clusters. Summer was also quite warm and long, leading to a cooling effect near the end of the season and into Fall. The consistent summer weather encouraged grapes to ripen in mid-September to late October when they were in perfect balance.
APPELLATION: Napa Valley
VARIETAL BLEND: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Grenache, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Petite Sirah
HARVEST DATES: Sept 17, 19, 23, 25, 30, October 2, 11
AGING: 100% French oak barrels, 38% new, 22 months in barrel, variety of coopers
BOTTLING DATE: June 21, 2021
RELEASE DATE: Feb 8, 2024
TA: .58
pH: 3.75
ALCOHOL: 15.1%
94 Points
A classic expression of coastal influenced Chardonnay with aromas of honey, apple chutney, lime blossom, and gentle Indian spice box undertones. A big juicy entry on the palate, showing a silky texture with excellent tension and structure, ending with a complex, layered finish.
92 Points
Inviting aromas of ripe cherry, strawberry, and pomegranate. The palate unfolds with layered flavors of black cherry, raspberry cordial, vanilla bean and spice, where focused tannins envelop, leading to a rich red fruit finish with blue fruit undertones.
93 Points
Big, forward bouquet with pear, golden apple, apple blossom, and dried orange peel. Loads of lime and grapefruit on the palate, maintaining balanced acidity and freshness. Subtle notes of honey and white flowers add depth to this lively wine.
Gold Medal
Generously packed with black cherry, cola, cassis, and plum that all intermingle together in a creamy, velvety texture with great layering, finishing with delightful notes of oak and spice. Persistent, well-defined structure, wonderfully balanced.
Gold Medal
Light pink in color with aromas of watermelon, cranberry, orange rind, and fresh spring flowers that leap from the glass. The palate offers more peach, strawberry, and melon, with an intriguing note of rose and hibiscus. It's crisp with just the perfect hint of red fruit, and delicate whisper of strawberry that gives goosebumps.
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