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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 »

San Francisco Chronicle Honors Barra Label Design

Barra of Mendocino’s 2021 Barra Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon has received the Best of Class award in the “Minimalist” packaging category in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.  Continue »