2009
Barrouge
The 2009 Barrouge is a blend of 77% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petite Verdot. It has a wonderful black sour cherry element with hints of
sweet vanilla and cocoa. The palate is loaded with dark fruits such as black currents and hints of plum. The wine finishes
with soft elegant tannins and touches of roasted almonds derived from the French oak.
$45.00/BTL Bordeaux Blend 389cases Estate Grown
Wine Advocate 90 points
Barlow’s 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Barrouge flows from the glass with notable silkiness and depth. Raspberry
jam, super-ripe red fruit, sweet spices and tobacco all meld together in this supple, engaging wine. The best qualities of
the 2009 vintage come through in spades. The 2009 is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 8% Petite Verdot and 4% Cabernet
Franc. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition~SILVER
2009 Barrouge Vintage Notes
2008 Barrouge
The 2008 Barrouge is a blend of
78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petite Verdot from our Estate Vineyards. It has a ruby garnet
color with aromas highlighted by hints of French vanilla that are followed by engaging blue berries and black currants. The palate is soft and concentrated, filled with luscious
cherry and blackberry jam. While the tannins are moderate, the supple texture of the Merlot highlights the fruit of the Cabernet
Sauvignon, thus providing a lengthy finish. This wine truly captures the essence of Barlow Vineyards.
$45.00/BTL Bordeaux Blend 224cases Estate Grown
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition~Double Gold
2008 Barrouge Vintage Notes
2007 Barrouge
The 2007 Barrouge is composed
of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. The 2007 finishes
with soft elegant tannins and touches of roasted almonds that come from the 22 months in French oak. A softer wine,
it reveals chocolate, black cherries, and black currants, a lush texture, elegance with substance, and a nicely textured finish.
It should drink well for 7-10 years.
$45.00/BTL Bordeaux Blend 371 cases Estate Grown
Robert Parker 90 points
2007 Barrouge Vintage Notes
2006
Barrouge
The 2006 Barrouge (80% Cabernet Sauvignon,
10% Merlot, 5% Petite Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc) offers up notes of smoked herbs, damp earth, tar, sweet cherries, and
plums. Medium-bodied and elegant with some of the vintage’s tell-tale tannins, it offers good flesh as well as an alluring
appeal. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.
$45.00/BTL Bordeaux Blend 395cases Estate Grown
Robert Parker review 88 points
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition~GOLD
