Omen Rorick Heritage Vineyard Barbera 2019
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Wilfred
Wong
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Ruby tinted, this Barbera concentrates aromas of cranberry and raspberry mixed with some floral notes. Bright and fresh in the mouthfeel with touches of minerality in the background
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: While the jury is out of whether Sierra Foothills Barbera can compete with their counterparts in Piedmont, the 2019 Omen Rorick Heritage Vineyard Barbera is a reason to feel good about the prospects. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits very ripe fruit aromas and flavors that stay long on the palate. Enjoy it with grilled short ribs. (Tasted: October 12, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
Omen wines are made with the best vineyards in mind. From their Oregon Pinot Noir to their Sierra Foothills Zinfandel, they only use the best appellation for each wine. All their wines are crafted, meaning that they are family-owned, all their vineyards are identified and they have their own winemaker – Alex Remy
All their wines are healthier as they use minimum sulfites and no additives. Also, they thrive to be transparent by having on their back label all our Nutrition facts as well as the Ingredients list. Omen wines are Sugar-free and Vegan-Friendly.
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Friendly and approachable, Barbera produces wines in a wide range of styles, from youthful, fresh and fruity to serious, structured and age-worthy. Piedmont is the most famous source of Barbera; those from Asti and Alba garner the most praise. Barbera actually can adapt to many climates and enjoys success in some New World regions. Somm Secret—In the past it wasn’t common or even accepted to age Barbera in oak but today both styles—oaked and unoaked—abound and in fact most Piedmontese producers today produce both styles.
Originally a source of oenological sustenance for gold-seeking miners of the mid-1800s, the Sierra Foothills was the first region in California to produce wines from European grape varieties. Located between Sacramento and the Nevada border, this area’s immigrant settlers chose to forgo growing the then-ubiquitous Mission grape and instead brought with them superior vines from the Old World to plant alongside mining camps.
Zinfandel has been the most important variety of this region since its inception, taking on a spicy character with brambly fruit and firm structure. Amador and El Dorado counties, benefiting from the presence of volcanic and granite soils, are home to the best examples. Bold, robust Rhône Blends and Barbera are also important regional specialties.