Barnwood
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Barnwood 2003 Untamed Tempranillo (San Luis Obispo County)
- $22
Dry and acidic, with dusty, sandpapery tannins, this is a distinctive wine. There’s interest in the ripe red cherry and pomegranate flavors and the length of the finish. This is one of the best California Tempranillos on the market.
— S.H.
(6/1/2006)
Barnwood 1997 Trio Red (Santa Barbara County)
- $29
A rich blend of 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah. The wine has a delicious spicy opening, a jammy center and a long finish.
— L.W.
(12/31/1999)
Barnwood 1997 Reserve Merlot (Santa Barbara County)
- $27
This first release is made from grapes grown at 3,200 feet above the Santa Barbara Coast. It’s a powerful wine with splendid black-cherry fruit, edged by spice and plums. The finish is long and layered, with good fruit concentration. Drink it now or give it another three to five years of bottle age.
— L.W.
(12/31/1999)
Barnwood 2000 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Barbara County)
- $14
From the highest vineyard in the county, more than 3,000 feet in altitude, comes this tight, lemony wine with lots of structural integrity. High acidity accentuates the ripe citrus flavors. The finish is a little sweet and spicy.
— S.H.
(11/15/2001)
Barnwood 1999 Syrah
- $20
Plenty of interesting elements including soy, Indian spices and cocoa accent the black-plum fruit of this solid offering. Juicy and lively on the tongue, it’s a balanced and nicely textured example of what the Central Coast can do. The spice and soy notes reprise on the long finish, which turns just a bit woody.
— W.E.
(10/1/2001)
Barnwood 2003 Long Shadow Petite Sirah (Santa Barbara County)
- $20
This is a very good Pet, dark, full-bodied and dry. There’s an edge of leather and coffee to the blackberry flavors, and the tannins are rich, thick and ageworthy. It has a Cabernet-like balance that makes it very drinkable.
— S.H.
(3/1/2006)
Barnwood 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Barbara County)
- $22
Sort of like a photocopy of a good Napa Cabernet. Loses a bit of detail, but still has enough fruity-berry flavors to be a good wine. The rich texture and pleasing notes added by oak are especially nice.
— S.H.
(6/1/2003)
Barnwood 2003 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Barbara County)
- $14
Bright in acids and refreshing, this wine features straightforward flavors of ripe citrus fruits, figs, melons and a hint of papaya on the finish. Try with fish or pork with a fruity salsa.
— S.H.
(2/1/2005)
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