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Cork:Authentic
Name: Boeger Barbera
Type: Barbera
Vintage: 2005
Region: El Dorado
Country: USA
Producer: Boeger Winery
Price: $14.00
Purchased at: Barbera Winery
Date: 05/12/07
Served With: Shredded Chicken Tacos
Appearance: Looks a little thin, long legs, medium body
Aroma: Smokey, oaky, rhubarb pie
Taste: Dry. The smoky aroma carries over into the taste. Different, decent.
Comments: This is the first time I’ve had a Barbera. It certainly has a different taste. As far as the body is concerned it lies somewhere between a Zinfandel and a Cabernet Sauvignon.

I’m not particularly crazy about this wine. I can’t find any other reviews online of this wine. From what I can gather, and correct me if I’m wrong, Barberas are typically used as a mixer/blender. DrDebs points out the how and why of blends in a great post about a wine that isn’t quite as good as it used to be.