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Foreign Friends Barbera 2024

A$40.00
AvailabilityIn stock
Volume750ml
VarietiesBarbera
Region/CountryAustralia, Victoria , King Valley
Rating95 points
Description

These grapes began their journey amongst the honey hued trees of the high country. From there, they spent two weeks fermenting on skins before ageing in old French oak over the winter and spring, arriving here to make your acquaintance today.

Born over a love of wine, travel and friendship, Foreign Friends was founded by sisters Leila and Crystal and close friend Juliette who met in Beechworth a decade ago. Working in wine distribution as a rep, Juliette moved to Australia from France in 2016. The trio then met in Beechworth, a special childhood place for Leila and Crystal. Spent together were many vintages, family holidays and harvest parties, from which Foreign Friends was brought to life.

Based in Beechworth, our focus is on creating wines true to their varietal and our vision is simple - to bring all friends, old and new, together over a bottle of wine.

Ratings
Score95 points
ReviewerJeni Port
Review
Barbera gets serious and it's simply too good to ignore. Have to admire the producer for showing the savoury, darker side of the grape while also embracing a lovely elegance. Fragrant in dried herbs, aniseed, woodsmoke, black cherry and plum. There's plenty of detail on the palate, with additional layers of cured meats and red earth mixing nicely with finely textured tannins and bright acidity.
Specifications
ClosureCork
Serving temp12-16 °C
Alcohol13.5%
Tasting Profile
nose

This Barbera offers beautiful warm vanilla and clove spices on the nose which become more earthy as the wine opens up.

palate

Soft and velvety on the palate with blueberry notes. A long finish with umami tones and very fine tannins.

Foreign Friends Barbera 2024
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