2012 Palmina Santa Barbara County Barbera sweet black fruit on the

sweet black fruit on the palate and surprising weight and richness

Still young

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2012 Palmina Santa Barbara County Barbera sweet black fruit on theOnce again, Palmina's 2012 Barbera is absolutely delicious as well as one of the most distinctive wines in the range. Pungent red berries, orange peel, spice and mint open up in a super classic, old school Barbera endowed with tons of complexity and nuance, with a distinct nod to the great old school Piedmont Barberas. The 2012 spent six months in neutral barrels then two years in cask. From top to bottom, this is a compelling set of new releases from