2018 Barbera
Tasting notes
Consistent in the nose and on the palate. Notes of pie cherries, white pepper and lavender. Full of flavor. Bright and uplifting. Racy acidity persists through a long finish.
Barbera has always been dear to me - the first wine I got to call myself 'winemaker' for in 2009. I chose to make Barbera for its unique ability to hang on the acidity found in less-ripe grapes all the way to high sugar content...making a 'big' wine that still has bracing acidity. - Peter Cushman
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | Barbera |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Gunkel Vineyard |
| Harvest Date | 10/19/2018 |
| PH | 3.2 |
| Residual Sugar | 0 |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 08/06/2019 |
| Cases Produced | 145 |
Gunkel Vineyards, Columbia Valley
From the "Graveyard Block", 15 miles east of the winery, adjacent to the Maryhill Stonehenge, a World War 1 Memorial, commissioned by Sam Hill and constructed from 1918-1929. This rocky outcropping just above the Columbia River has produced quality Barbera for years. Ample sunshine allows this native of northern Italy to reach peak ripeness, allowing for picking based on acidity and flavor.
Peter Cushman was born and raised in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley wine country. After earning a degree in biology and chemistry at the University of Oregon in 2009, he decided to follow in his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps, becoming a third generation winemaker. Cushman moved to Hood River to assist his father at Viento, the family winery, situated in the promising Columbia Gorge wine region.
Cushman utilizes methods learned from nearly a decade of making wine in the Columbia Gorge, for some of the regions premier vineyards and wineries. Focusing on locally grown grapes and a natural, mindful approach to winemaking. Cushman has received worthy recognition from critics, including multiple gold medals and 90+ point –rated wines.
Peter joined Jacob Williams in 2017. With his experience and love for wine, as well as his young spirit, he brings a wonderful new and exciting energy to our team.
Cushman and his wife Sarah live in the Hood River valley with their daughter Marcela, and son Felix.
