Wine Train Rides Again
May 31, 2018
There's a Barbera...thing...this weekend
We wanted to do something fun to release the new Barbera 2015, and The Grapefather said, "Let's have a Barbera fling...thing."
Since we live by "Grapefather Word" around here, this weekend, June 2&3, we're flinging our new Barbera (very gently) into wine glasses for you to taste!
And what a taste! This Barbera is already winning big awards, like GOLD (91pts) and "Best Barbera of Show" at the 2018 Wine Makers International. Plus DOUBLE GOLD at this year's El Dorado County Fair Open Wine Competition. So you definitely want a little fling of this great Barbera!
There's an introductory sale price too on our golden Barbera. You can buy a case for only $239 (reg. $420). Price good June 2-3, 2018 only.
During our weekend fling, enjoy some Italian meatballs in Barbera Marinara Sauce. (See the recipe below...)
Barbera '15 is a club selection this quarter. Why not JOIN THE WINE MOB and get a bottle! It's easy to join at the tasting room or call 530-409-5603.
If you're already a member, be sure to pick up your 2nd quarter wines starting this weekend.
Barbera Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup good red wine, such as Nello Olivo 2015 Barbera
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, or plum tomatoes in puree, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the wine and cook on high heat, scraping up all the brown bits in the pan, until almost all the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer on the lowest heat for 15 minutes.
Can't make it in this weekend? Order Barbera '15 at $239/case this weekend by calling 530-409-5603.