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2016 Refugio Ranch Barbareno

Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine cellar

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RATINGS

95Wine Enthusiast

Fantastic purple-leaning aromas of acia, elderberry, boysenberry, pastry dough, lavender and white pepper make for a compelling nose... Purple flowers pop on the palate too against a blackberry-laced backdrop, with strong peppery spice throughout the sip.

94Vinous / IWC

Dark, rich and potent...possesses superb depth and impeccable balance. Dark red/blackish fruits, grilled herbs, leather, licorice and cloves...with tremendous textural resonance and nuance...a wine of real allure.

93Jeb Dunnuck

...a full-bodied, rich, brilliantly textured and seamless effort that has lots of blue fruits, lavender, ground pepper, and bay leaf/bouquet garni-like aromas and flavors...beautifully balanced, with fine tannins and a great finish.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley

Santa Ynez Valley AVA is home to more wineries than any other area in Santa Barbara County. The appellation was established in 1983 and it includes a total of 76,800 acres, of which 1,500 acres are vineyards. Chardonnay is the dominant grape in this appellation, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. The appellation runs east and west with temperatures and microclimates changing significantly from warmer in the east to cool by the time the district gets close to the Pacific Ocean. In recent years Rhone-style wines have been successfully made here, and vineyards now are also planted to Syrah, Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache, Mourvedre and Marsanne.