Barnett Vineyards
Perched on the crest of Spring Mountain, Barnett Vineyards
is nestled high above the morning fog-bound Napa Valley.
The clear air gives our vines an extra 3 hours of sunshine per day,
which combined with the cooler temperatures at this elevation
promote slow even ripening for deeper and richer flavors
| we | 93 |
The nose is immediate with pink grapefruit and a lily floral characteristic, which is complemented by a jasmine perfumed spice. These aromatics are matched by a stern backbone of granite minerality. The viscosity of the wine seems to increase over a few seconds on the mid-palate, where bright acid keeps ... more
BN#218704
| we | 92 |
| wa | 91+ |
| ws | 90 |
Rich purple in its youth, the wines nose is full of fresh blackberries and ripe pomegranate. There are also aromatics of black pepper, mint and crushed flowers. The weight of the wine is very lush with ripe cassis and fennel on the mid-pallet. The tannins are chalky and well rounded ... more
BN#434742
| ws | 89 |
The 2009 chardonnay is extremely lively in the nose. Tropical notes of pineapple are first apparent, followed by red apple and ripe meyer lemon custard. This is complimented by moderate amounts of fig and soapstone minerality. The richness on the palate is surrounded with flavors of apple pie and honeydew ... more
BN#424732
| ws | 91 |
| wa | 89 |
The nose is immediate with lemon citrus and full pink
grapefruit with hints of stone fruit. Lily floral aromas begin to emerge along with jasmine and white pepper perfume spice. These aromatics are matched by a stern backbone of granite minerality. The viscosity of the wine emerges
slowly, leading to ... more
BN#424733
The 2009 vintage is a more elegant style of Pinot Noir from the Tina Marie Vineyard. Aromas of black cherry and white pepper spice pop out of the glass. More minerality, gravel and flint, is apparent on the nose this year. The pallet is more viscous and flavors of asian ... more
BN#424734
| wa | 90 |
This elegant Pinot is medium ruby in color, and lifted in the nose with cherry bloom and cinnamon. The aromatics are also filled with cranberry tart, spring rain, earl gray tea and gravel minerality. The mid palette is opulent for pinot, with fresh cherry as well as clove spice. There ... more
BN#455358
| wa | 93 |
| ws | 91 |
Deep purple in color the 2009 Rattlesnake is a very serious intense wine. Fresh cassis and mashed flowers fill the nose with beautiful intense vanilla, without being over oaky. Beautiful peppery spices and wet volcanic earth as well as pure cocoa nib play evenly with the fruit. An intensely rich ... more
BN#455365
The wine has a deep purple core and medium purple rim. Ripe pomegranate and dark cherry are immediate on the nose, followed by granite, earl gray tea spice and crushed violets. The palate is full in body, typical to form for quality merlot. Graphite minerality and earth are prevalent on ... more
BN#406212
Deep purple in its youth the young 2009 Spring Mountain Cabernet is refined in its purity of blackcurrant and pepper spice. Some black cherry and anise begins to become apparent, but the gravely rock minerality really starts to push through with a few swirls. Very round and lush on the ... more
BN#455366
The 2010 Tina Marie is one of the most fragrant Pinots we have ever made. Immediate layers of spice occur, with white pepper and Asian five spice jumping out of the glass. Dusty cocoa is surrounded by bright black cherry and hints of cola. Around the balanced viscosity the fruit ... more
BN#455364
BN#434495
BN#431180
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
All pricing and availability subject to change.
Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
All pricing and availability subject to change.
