Wine_Runquist 2013 Barbera, signed bottle
Item Number: 193
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $24
Online Close: Nov 7, 2015 4:00 PM EST
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Description
1 bottle of 2013 Barbera from Jeff Runquist Wines, signed by winemaker, Jeff Runquist
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Winemaker's Notes
This Amador Barbera has a garnet purple color of medium depth. There is a carmine edge to the hue. The aromas carry plenty of red fruit; raspberry and cherry are the most predominant. The bouquet has spicy pie crust notes of nutmeg and vanilla. There is also a buttery toasted pastry scent that adds another dimension to this wine's aroma. On the palate this wine is juicy and succulent loaded with ripe red cherry flavors. The tannins are soft and this wine slides down smooth and easy.
The wine may not hold up to a porterhouse steak slathered in a peppercorn sauce but it will honor Southern European cuisine especially dishes that incorporate sausage, olives, capers, anchovies, feta cheese or other salty ingredients.
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About Jeff Runquist Wines
All of Jeff's wines share a theme of fresh fruit reflective of the varietal flavors inherent in the grapes. Jeff selects grapes from vineyards that provide rich full flavors without loads of astringent tannins.
"We work very hard to produce balanced wines. Wines that will age and become more complex with time, but wines that can also be enjoyed in their youth."
Personally, Jeff prefers his wines to have zest and vibrant flavors. "Once I release a new vintage I rarely return to the previous year's wine. My father likes that; it means more of the older wines for him."
Jeff produces wines from grapes grown throughout California. At last count he was planning to crush over twenty different varieties from nine different appellations for the 2013 vintage. Most of these wines are produced in very small limited quantities. However, there are four principle wines that the winery strives to have available throughout the year and they are: Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Barbera, and Petit Verdot.
Jeff and Margie Runquist are great dog lovers! They are wonderful supporters. 2015 is their fourth time donating to Howl at the Moon and Whine! Stop by their tasting room on the way to or from Spring Fling!