Barranca,
Barranca…turn to the left….turn to the right or straight up the vineyard
valley. Either way, you are steering in the direction of everlasting wine
paradise. First, that “popping” sound after just opening the bottle entices
your senses for something new and exciting. Like a child just discovering
some fantastic candy, you can’t help but immediately smell the bottom of the
cork to get a hint of what is to come. Your wine Jedi training has disciplined you to
let it breathe a bit before tasting because you know this will lead to some
fantastic wine to taste! Better yet, you probably will use a
decanter. This six blend red of 41% Petite Sirah, 36% Malbec, 14%
Grenache, 5% Carignan, 2% Cinsault and 2% Mourvedre will definitely seduce you
with some intense aromas. Yes, the warm red color is seducing as you make
that first pour. Make note of sweet
berries and licorice which initially greet you. Nice, isn’t it? Now
take another sip to ensure your palate gets to catalogue all the wonderful
flavors in the wine. Though mostly a middle mouth feel, it is full bodied with
some dirty and leathery characters. The structure is quite nice and not too
tannic. Yes, the finish is long and very nice! Pour another glass
and linger over the dusty, mellow elegantness that is Barranca. Yes, a bottle
you will cherish and love for eternity. Enjoy well!
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