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2009 Muscardini Barbera, Pauli Ranch
2009 Muscardini Barbera, Pauli Ranch

Muscardini Cellars 2009 Barbera
Pauli Ranch, Ukiah Valley

This week we were able to secure another allocation from the tiny production of our friends over at Muscardini Cellars.  Muscardini makes small quantities of a variety of wines, some traditionally Californian like Zinfandel, and others, like today’s Barbera inspired by the wines of Italy.  Barbera is planted in many places in Italy, but is most well known for producing lighter, earlier drinking wines from Piedmont, to enjoy while waiting for Barolo and Barberesco to mature.  That being said, Barbera is capable of making extremely fine wines in its own right, especially when yields are kept low, as they are by Muscardini Cellars.  The result is a delicious wine perfect for summer drinking.

The 2009 Muscardini Pauli Ranch Barbera, sourced from the Ukiah Valley in Mendocino County, is light purple in color, with a ruby rim.  The nose shows exotic aromas of candied fruit and baked apple, and the palate is similar, showing cherry, ripe berries, and floral notes.  Great acidity and lively fresh fruit flavors make this an ideal summer wine, pairing beautifully with a wide range of food, and even having the ability to be served slightly chilled.  Alternatively, this could age for 3+ years in the cellar, where it would develop depth and complexity.  Barbera is rare in California, and good Barbera even more so, so don’t miss out on the chance to stock up on this exquisite example at a great discount. Your next Italian meal won’t be the same without it!

Cases Produced:  329
Harvested:  October 12th, 2009
Bottled:  September 9th, 2010
pH:  3.40
Alcohol:  14.4

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