2019 Barbera
These mature vines grow along the Columbia River below striking basalt cliffs at nearly the same latitude as Piedmont. This wine is full bodied and fruit foward with cherry and blackberry notes and ample acidity.
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Varietal | Barbera |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Aging | 3 years French Oak Barrels |
| Alcohol | 15.40% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 01/06/2021 |
| Cases Produced | 230 |
The vineyards of Waving Tree are well manicured. Leaf pulling from the eastside of the canopy was done early to afford the fruit ample sun and control pest and disease. The west side of the canopy leaf pulling was far less to afford protection from the hot sun in the eastern portion of the Columbia Valley that could cause burned fruit. Canopy floors are always well managed and groomed. The vines yielded small berries in tight clusters with dark purple skins. Fruit was left to ripen on the vine until mid-October when berries are just starting to raisin.
Tess Barr is one of the less than 10% of lead women winemakers nationwide and proud to be part of the Woman Winemaker Project. A patented formulator, and decorated with 25 issued US Patents, Ms. Barr has filed over 100 inventions at the USPTO.
