1987 Rancho Pequeno Barbera

1987 Rancho Pequeno Barbera

Wine Information

100% Barbera

Vintage

1987

Appellation

Sonoma County

Alcohol By Volume

12.8%

Vintage Notes

In 1852, General VAllejo’s family built a homestead on a 48-acre land grant called Rancho Pequeno. The old adobe house stands on the edge of downtown Sonoma, flanked by a small, 30-year-old barbera vineyard. In 1987, the yield was low and the varietal character particularly intense. The acidity, even after malolactic, is quite pronounced. we expect this wine to be at its best over the next three or four years. PD (1/89)

History

Founded in 1959, Ridge was one of the first of today’s small, fine California wineries- limiting production to achieve the highest quality. From the beginning, close adherence to traditional winemaking techniques-including use of natural yeasts in extended fermentations and careful racking for clarity-have set Ridge apart. Located above 2300 feet on Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains, our winery and main vineyards overlook San Francisco Bay.

Consumer Tasting Notes

Average Rating: 85.3

No. of Tasting Notes: 3

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