Jeff Runquist Wines of Plymouth, CA have donated a bottle of the award winning 2014 Amador County Barbera.  Item includes two Runquist 'R' logo Riedel glasses.

Barbera is especially well suited to the soils and climate of Amador County where it produces a Barbera of exceptional depth and character.

The 2014 Amador Barbera has a ruby purple color of a moderate depth. The aroma centers on raspberry, cherry and currant, along with a perfumed note of violets and lavender. The aromas are framed with notes of vanilla, nutmeg, and hazelnut. This combination generates a gravitational pull that is hard to resist. Barbera is known for its brightness due to a little extra acid in the grapes similar to a Pippin or Granny Smith apple. This often makes for a zesty, tangy, sometimes zippy flavor. However, our 2104 Barbera has a savory succulence and a rich viscosity not normally associated with Barbera. The red fruit flavors are delivered by a wine with a creamy, smooth, and round texture that transitions seamlessly to an elegant finish with notes of mocha, caramel, and gently toasted oak. This is an easy drinking red wine that pairs well with Mediterranean cuisine.