Ward Four Wines Barbera, Mendocino, California 2024
Regular price
$45.00
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
Usually ready in 1 hour
Ward Four Wines is the creative project of Justin Michelle Ward Trabue, a winemaker known for crafting small-lot California wines that marry artistry, community, and approachability. This Barbera comes Zacharias Block in Mendocino County and captures the playful, expressive heart of Ward Four’s style.
- WINEMAKER: Justin Michelle Ward Trabue
- FARMING: Sustainably farmed fruit from North Coast vineyards; hand-harvested and minimally handled in the cellar to preserve varietal brightness and texture.
- VARIETY: 100 % Barbera
- TERROIR: Sourced from Zacharias Block (Mendocino County), where cooler nights and rocky soils retain lift and acidity.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes were destemmed and fermented in small lots at moderate temperatures to highlight aromatics. Each vineyard lot was vinified separately, then blended before aging.
- AGING: Aged nine months in a mix of new and neutral oak barrels to enhance roundness while keeping the wine bright and fruit-forward.
- TASTING NOTES: Vibrant fuchsia in color and medium-bodied, the 2024 Barbera shows aromas of purple sage, rose petal, and sun-dried tomato. Flavors of red cherry, elderberry, savory herbs, and a hint of kalamata olive glide across a creamy palate with fresh acidity and a long, juicy finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Chill it lightly (20 minutes in the fridge) and serve with pizza, Bolognese, or grilled vegetables. Best enjoyed with friends and a great soundtrack.
Regular price
$45.00
Ward Four Wines is the creative project of Justin Michelle Ward Trabue, a winemaker known for crafting small-lot California wines that marry artistry, community, and approachability. This Barbera comes Zacharias Block in Mendocino County and captures the playful, expressive heart of Ward Four’s style.
- WINEMAKER: Justin Michelle Ward Trabue
- FARMING: Sustainably farmed fruit from North Coast vineyards; hand-harvested and minimally handled in the cellar to preserve varietal brightness and texture.
- VARIETY: 100 % Barbera
- TERROIR: Sourced from Zacharias Block (Mendocino County), where cooler nights and rocky soils retain lift and acidity.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes were destemmed and fermented in small lots at moderate temperatures to highlight aromatics. Each vineyard lot was vinified separately, then blended before aging.
- AGING: Aged nine months in a mix of new and neutral oak barrels to enhance roundness while keeping the wine bright and fruit-forward.
- TASTING NOTES: Vibrant fuchsia in color and medium-bodied, the 2024 Barbera shows aromas of purple sage, rose petal, and sun-dried tomato. Flavors of red cherry, elderberry, savory herbs, and a hint of kalamata olive glide across a creamy palate with fresh acidity and a long, juicy finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Chill it lightly (20 minutes in the fridge) and serve with pizza, Bolognese, or grilled vegetables. Best enjoyed with friends and a great soundtrack.