IL CUORE - BARBERA

Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $20
Producer: Il Cuore Wine Cellar
Region & Country: Graton, California, USA
Grape Variety: Barbera
Recommended By: Wine Club

Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 02/15/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 02/25/2008

Appearance: Clear blood redish-purple
Nose: Old, rotted and slightly hot
Taste: Sharp, acidic and tastes old
Finish: Acidic; lemon
Overall Impression: Don't let the cute heart on the front fool you. I was not impressed, especially for the price!

Overall Rating: 72/100
Overall Value: * / 5 Stars

UNTI - BARBERA

Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $25 (Gift)
Producer: Unti Vineyards
Region & Country: Healdsburg, California, USA
Grape Variety: Barbera
Recommended By: Gift from Anne Mansfield
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Place & Date Purchased: Gift - 12/21/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 01/03/2008

Appearance: Deep, thick red
Nose: Raspberry and oak scent
Taste: Juicy fruit flavors
Finish: It bites at first, but smooths out afterwards
Overall Impression: I enjoyed this wine very much. I would definitely get it again and recommend.

Overall Rating: 92/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars