Blended of 65% Nebbiolo and 35% Barbera, the 2008 Nebbiolo Barbera The Big Blind has a medium garnet color and pronounced notes of warm cherry and black raspberry with some spice, black olive and a touch of tobacco. Full-bodied and concentrated with a medium level of chewy tannins and good backbone of high acidity, it finishes long and juicy. This blend makes a wonderful drop if you suspend your beliefs about what Nebbiolo and Barbera should be. Drinking now, it should keep to 2015. Importer: Ronnie Sanders, Vine Street Imports, Philadelphia, PA; www.vsimports.com