TarraWarra Estate Barbera 2024
- 92
- $40
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Soft in its perfume, this leads with woody spice, cherry, redcurrant and almond before unfurling further with violets, cherry pit and cinnamon quill — varietal character nicely on display. The palate follows with lovely balance, vibrant red fruits and spice intermingling freely. Bing cherry, red apple skin, redcurrant, violets and subtle almond paste are framed by delicate, powdery tannins and a wash of red-fruited acidity to medium length. Fresh, bright and uncomplicated — the most natural aesthetic for this variety, and it works well here. TarraWarra has read the variety correctly — resist the urge to overwork it, and Barbera’s natural vivacity does the rest.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
