Tasting - Chaddsford Barbera

I paired this wine with a lamb dinner

Name: Chaddsford Barbera
Variety: Barbera
Region: N/A
Country: Pennsylvania
Year: 2010
Price: N/A

Professional Notes: In past vintages, my Italian blend has been Due Rose, Sangiovese and Barbera. This year it is Uno Rosa. In 2010, a truly great and shocking vintage, this Barbera came on late, like a purple-maned Zebra striped Lion. Made from raisened, hail-decimated grapes, the wine shouts of violets and urgency and a great love affair. - Eric Miller, Winemaker

My Review: I enjoyed this wine with my parents during Easter this year. My father purchased this wine from the Chadds Ford winery in PA (not sure how much it cost, but it was probably above $20). The professional notes state the blurb that is written on the back of the bottle. I'm pretty sure my dad bought the wine just for the blurb. I must say, this wine was a real treat. One of the better red wines that I enjoyed. 13% alcohol, this nose of the wine was of red fruits. The wine itself had a vibrant red color. The wine had a very good balance. It was complex, and changed flavors as it worked its way down my tongue. The wine had a creamy texture and a wonderful hickory smoke finish. I really enjoyed this wine with the lamb dinner we had. I highly recommend it.