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Oak Farm Vineyards

Oak Farm Vineyards
2018 Barbera, Lodi

Pair this wine with:
Beef Cheese Pasta Pork

Category: Barbera

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 15%
86 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$24

Oak Farm Vineyards
2018 Barbera, Lodi

Pair this wine with:
Beef Cheese Pasta Pork

Category: Barbera

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 15%
Black violet color. Aromas of frosted Cheerios, apple cake, mole, black olive, and stewed plum with a slightly chewy, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a warming, compelling, medium-length ruby red grapefruit and pink peppercorns finish with moderate oak flavor. A bold Barbera with rich fruit notes and savory components.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Fruity & Oaky
Aroma Aroma: frosted cheerios, apple cake, mole, black olive, and stewed plum
Taste Flavor: ruby red grapefruit and pink peppercorns
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: Now on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Baked Ham, Meat Loaf, Lasagna
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A bold Barbera with rich fruit notes and savory components.

The Producer

Oak Farm Vineyards

The Producer
23627 N. DeVries Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
USA
1 209-365-6565

Their Portfolio

86 Oak Farm Vineyards 2018 Barbera, Lodi 15% (USA) $24.00.
92 Oak Farm Vineyards 2018 Zinfandel, Lodi 15.5% (USA) $24.00.
92 Oak Farm Vineyards 2017 Raffaele Estate Grown Red Blend, Lodi 15% (USA) $40.00.
BR Oak Farm Vineyards 2019 Estate Grown, Primitivo, Lodi 14.5% (USA) $35.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Oak Farm Vineyards 2019 Tievoli Red Blend, Lodi 14.5% (USA) $22.00.
94 Oak Farm Vineyards 2019 Hohenrieder Single Vineyard, Zinfandel, Lodi 15.5% (USA) $35.00.
90 Oak Farm Vineyards 2018 Estate Grown, Petit Verdot, Lodi 14.5% (USA) $35.00.
87 Oak Farm Vineyards 2019 Estate Grown, Malbec, Lodi 13.5% (USA) $35.00.
87 Oak Farm Vineyards 2018 Estate Grown, Merlot, Lodi 14.5% (USA) $35.00.
94 Oak Farm Vineyards 2018 Genevieve Estate Grown, Red Meritage, Lodi 15% (USA) $40.00.
88 Oak Farm Vineyards 2018 Estate Grown, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi 15% (USA) $40.00.
91 Oak Farm Vineyards 2020 Albarino, Lodi 13.5% (USA) $22.00.
90 Oak Farm Vineyards 2020 Fiano, Lodi 14% (USA) $26.00.
88 Oak Farm Vineyards 2020 Rosé, Lodi 12.5% (USA) $20.00.
85 Oak Farm Vineyards 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi 14% (USA) $20.00.
BR Oak Farm Vineyards 2021 Estate Grown, Albarino, Lodi 13.5% (USA) $22.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Oak Farm Vineyards 2021 Fiano Estate Grown White Blend, Fiano, Lodi 14.5% (USA) $26.00.
87 Oak Farm Vineyards 2021 Chardonnay, Lodi 14.5% (USA) $20.00.
87 Oak Farm Vineyards 2021 Rose, Lodi 13.5% (USA) $20.00.
89 Oak Farm Vineyards 2019 Barbera, Lodi 14.5% (USA) $25.00.
88 Oak Farm Vineyards 2019 Estate Single Vineyard, Sangiovese, Lodi 14% (USA) $35.00.

Barbera

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Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass
Barbera is a hearty, spicy red, produced most notably in Italy's Piedmont region as well as in California, especially in Sonoma, where it was brought there by Italian immigrants in the 19th century.

Barbera is a distinctive red wine as it has very high acidity as well as very light tannins. Given the acidity, it is an ideal choice at lunch with salumi, as the acidity cuts through the fat of the meat.

It is the most widely planted red variety of Piedmont and most versions are straightforward, slightly rustic wines that are meant for simple foods such as pizza and lighter pastas. However over the past twenty years, producers- especially in the Asti province - have made more "serious" versions of Barbera d'Asti, aged in small oak barrels. These are riper and more weighty versions, light years away from the traditional style.

California has some representative examples, with ripe blackberry fruit and light spice, yet Barbera has yet to receive the same attention as many other red varieties in the state. Most are best consumed young with grilled meats.