{"product_id":"idlewild-the-bird-barbera-blend-north-coast-california-2023","title":"Idlewild ‘The Bird' Barbera Blend, North Coast, California 2023","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdlewild is Sam Bilbro’s project, rooted in Piedmontese varieties grown in Mendocino and Sonoma, with a focus on vineyard-led farming and minimal-intervention winemaking. The Bird is inspired by the everyday house wines of Italy: light, fresh and structured enough to pair with a wide range of food.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sam Bilbro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practicing Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbera 43%, Dolcetto 38%, Grignolino 10%, Freisa 5%, Nebbiolo 4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit from three sites. Fox Hill Vineyard, on the Talmage Bench southeast of Ukiah, has well-drained gravel and sandstone soils. Lost Hills Ranch in the Yorkville Highlands sits on schist-veined sandstone. A newer Russian River Valley site adds fresh fruit and spice. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Largely whole cluster. Each fermentation began with carbonic maceration, but the wines were not taken fully carbonic. They were then trodden to shift into a standard fermentation. Pressed slightly early to keep tannins firm for a shorter barrel stay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four months in neutral oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cherry, iron, warm spice, dried herbs, violets and graphite on the nose. Bright and juicy, with chewy, savoury depth, lavender and orange peel. Finishes with firm acid and tannin balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasta with tomato or meat sauce, charcuterie, roast poultry and grilled meats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IDLEWILD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45504809369666,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1023\/4946\/files\/idlewildthebird.png?v=1791585604","url":"https:\/\/decantnapa.com\/products\/idlewild-the-bird-barbera-blend-north-coast-california-2023","provider":"DECANT Napa Bottle Shop \u0026 Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}