Seaview. 2008 Barbera

General: Apologies for the delay. The weekend in Orange for tasting was rather heavy so there has been a small break in tasting

Variety: Barbera

Region/G.I.: Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

Alcohol: 14.0%

Bouquet: When first opened it gave the aroma of Shiraz - plummy with some wood

Flavour: When first opened, I thought the flavour was more toward raspberry with little in terms of tannins or structure. However, after an hour, there was more to enjoy. The flavour is quite even with gentle tannin and some meaty underlying flavour throughout. Very enjoyable after it has opened.

Points: 83

Notes: Discounted, it was $14.00 (251 Kc). I have not tasted much Barbera in Australia. The one I tasted in Orange was rather fruity but this meatier style is my preference