Explosive and amazing, with tertiary bound down into rusticity in amazing fashion. Yes, I fell in love with the Ruby Cab, but the Barbera is my second-favorite from this unsung producer from the Central Valley: NOT an apparent hot-spot for quality wines, but you can do NO wrong here. Grainy and decadent, fruit going dark cherry with positive mineral instincts. And these wines are barely 20 bucks! Sure, #winebro gonna shit on them, but true believers KNOW.

2014 CARDELLA WINERY Barbera L’aquedotto Vyd Mendota San Joaquin Valley California 14.6

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