A lovely, traditional style Cabernet at an honest price!
90
Our Score
(8/2020) From certified organic vineyards, the Barra family's "Pioneer" Cabernet is named in memory of their patriarch, Charlie Barra. The child of Piemontese immigrants, he was one of the first to plant noble varieties in Northern Calfornia. Born in 1925, Charlie purchased his first vineyard in 1955 and maintained his authentic, quality-minded approach to growing throughout his 92 years. The 2017 Pioneer greets you with notes of black currant, black cherry, cedar, cocoa, spice, dusty earth and subtle vanilla. The tannins are gentle, as is the 13.5% ABV. This lovely wine is a perfect match for simple preparations of red meat.
$
1599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Barra of Mendocino "Pioneer" Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Location
Approximate Bottles
Phone
Barrington
Out of stock
(847) 277-0033
Store Details
Chicago
Out of stock
(773) 489-3454
Store Details
Highland Park
Out of stock
(847) 831-1049
Store Details
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
90
Our Score
(5/2021) A wine named in homage to their family patriarch - the late Charlie Barra, a first generation Piemontese immigrant who consistently worked his vineyards via organic methods since 1955 - the "Pioneer" Cab is a wonderful "anytime" Cali Cab at a yesteryear price. This has a friendly frame full of black cherry, eucalyptus, leather, espresso, and molasses with a lively freshness. The body is plumper in this 2018 bottling than previous vintages, and while more balanced for the dining table than many in its category - there are no hard edges to be found. This delivers plenty of pleasure.
$
1599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Barra of Mendocino "Pioneer" Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Location
Approximate Bottles
Phone
Barrington
47
(847) 277-0033
Store Details
Chicago
60+
(773) 489-3454
Store Details
Highland Park
54
(847) 831-1049
Store Details
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
