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$5 Shipping on 12 or more bottles! 98 Points Best of Class - 2023 Los Angeles Invitation Wine Challenge.New Release Lot 888 2021 High Valley Barbera. Shop Now

Dear Friends,

Just when we’d thought that we’d seen it all when it comes to Barbera, along comes Lot 888 to make us reset our expectations of this versatile Piedmontese variety. Barbera is native to the rolling hills of northwestern Italy, still, its vibrant red berry flavor has proven so immensely popular that plantings can now be found throughout Italy, as well as South America, Australia, Israel, Africa, and California.

Despite its ubiquitousness, Barbera rarely sees the kind of treatment that Lot 888 2021 High Valley Barbera brings to the table.

Lot 888 was sourced from a high-end program in a still under-the-radar section of California’s Lake County called High Valley. This aptly named AVA sits at over 2,000 feet above sea level, boasting well-draining soils and volcanic deposits that force the vines to grow deep roots in search of water, creating complex, fruit-driven flavors. The cooler breezes help to retain Barbera’s already fantastic acidity, and the higher elevations promote thicker skin development to protect the grapes from the intense UV light at those higher altitudes.

All things considered, you’re getting a family-made, everyday sipper, that rises above the rest, offering more structure, color, and intensity than your typical Old World Barbera. Recently Lot 888 scored 98pts at the LA Invitational Wine Competition and earned both ‘Double Gold’ and ‘Best of Class.’ At just $15, this is one you’ll want to grab a few cases of, and quickly.

Taste the luxurious flavors of Lot 888. Watch Chris Lafleur of CHW's Tasting Panel
Lot 888. Vintage: 2021. Appellation: High Valley. Grapes: Barbera. Alcohol: 14.5%. Retail Price: $15. $12.75 special pricing reflected as a 15% off case discount at checkout. Shop Now. Shows a bottle of Lot 888 front view

Lot 888’s high elevation source is abundantly evident in its richer, darker ruby color than would typically be found in Barbera from the Old World. Lively notes of violet petals, vanilla extract, and anise add enticing complexity to an inviting nose dominated by fresh red berries. On the palate, this Barbera is true to form, staying fruit-driven throughout with sour dark cherry flavors. These grapes obviously benefited from that famous Lake County sunshine, imbuing the wine with a full body that’s also buoyant and balanced, with great palate tension. Hearty pasta dishes, gourmet pizza, grilled veggies, and flank steaks can all be on the menu when this red is poured.

As a New Release special offer, go ahead and take 15% off any case-buy orders before midnight tomorrow (Wine Club members receive 25% off if the order includes one bottle of today’s release—mix and match the whole store).

If you have any questions or need assistance with your order, please don’t hesitate to email us, text or call 800-805-1971.

Cheers!

CH Wine

Get 15% Off any case purchase that include Lot 888. Shop Now.  Wine Club Members get 25% Off. Offer ends April 26 at 11:59 PM Pacific

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