Ox Hardy, 1891 Ancestor Vines other_regions I always love this Barbera

I always love this Barbera

indeed so much so that this has an almost tannic quality to the racy and linear finish

Pinot Noir juices—typically macerated for 48 to 72 hours—are co-fermented with Chardonnay musts

full of fruit and perfume

This is a bit more aromatically complex than the Champeaux because while the fruit profile is similar there is more of the sauvage-like earth

Ox Hardy, 1891 Ancestor Vines other_regions I always love this BarberaWarm spiced bread, blackcurrants, tarry, savory notes, black cherries and redder toned plums and berries abound. This is a well of rich fruit. The palate has a soulful feel, winding out layers and layers of smooth, fine and dense tannin in effortless style. Builds and builds with a smooth ascent into a very long, dark plum flavored finish. From a small plot of vines planted in 1891, this is a piece of vinous treasure. Drink or hold. Screw cap.