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93 Points and "Insane Value"! - The Wine Guys

2023 / Reserve Chardonnay / Mendocino/ vanilla, lemon, lemon bar, citrus pith, pear, apple pie, yellow peach, river stone and baking spice.  Continue »

Facing a Fiery Future, California Winemakers Are Getting Scrappy

Wine Enthusiast interviews California winemakers on how they're dealing with fire mitigation  Continue »

Life Between The Vines talks with Martha Barra

The beauty of Mendocino county is complimented by the unique tasting room at Barra of Mendocino. Just under 2 ½ hour drive from San Francisco is where you'll find Proprietor, Martha Barra.  Continue »

Barra Event Center Lands At #4 on Breezit's "Top 17 Vineyard & Winery Wedding Venues in Northern California"

Online wedding venue finder ranks Northern California's best wedding venues.  Continue »

Press Democrat recommends Barra Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

4 California Cabernet Sauvignons to sip right now  Continue »

Wine Review Online : "A very serious wine at an unserious price"

Read what Rich Cook of Wine Review Online had to say about our 2022 Barra Reserve Pinot Noir  Continue »

Barra Petite Sirah Wins Best of Show Red

Mendocino County Wine People's Choice Awards bestow a Best of Show to the 2021 Barra Reserve Petite Sirah  Continue »

Martha Barra Honored As Agriculturalist of the Year By Redwood Empire Fair Board

"A grape grower, winemaker, community activist, wife and mother, Martha Barra is a force of nature.  Continue »

Food Gal's Carolyn Jung pairs Barra Reserve Zinfandel with braised beef short ribs

"Inky purple in color, it is fragrant with dark plum and graphite."  Continue »

The Drunken Cyclist: "Excellent" and 90+ Points for our Barra Zin, Petite and Cabernet

Jeff Kralik of the Drunken Cyclist shares his thoughts on our Barra Reserve Zin, Petite Sirah and Cabernet  Continue »