COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot
PRODUCER
Porter Family Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Porter Family Vineyards is nestled in the hills of the Coombsville AVA, a cooler sub-region of southeastern Napa Valley. Founded by Tom and Connie Porter, the estate utilizes state-of-the-art gravity-flow winemaking facilities built entirely underground. The 'Barre Azure' is a signature red blend crafted to showcase the unique microclimate of Coombsville, where volcanic soils and cooling marine breezes from the San Pablo Bay yield wines of exceptional structure, balance, and longevity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€90
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery is entirely underground, featuring a state-of-the-art gravity-flow facility built inside a cave.
Fact 02
Coombsville's unique volcanic ash soils and cooler climate give this Napa red a distinctively vibrant acidity.
Fact 03
The name 'Barre Azure' pays homage to the blue-toned volcanic soils and the pristine, cool-climate conditions of the estate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Barre Azure are hand-harvested in the cool morning hours and meticulously sorted. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and oak vats. The wine is aged for approximately 20 to 22 months in French oak barrels (a significant portion of which is new) to integrate the tannins and add complexity. The gravity-flow design of the underground cave winery ensures gentle handling of the fruit and wine throughout the entire process.
