Faces & Forums
82 WINES&VINES August 2015
Fifth Annual
Barbera Festival
This always sold-out event grew to more
than 2,100 attendees this year and was
held June 13 at Terra d'Oro winery in
Plymouth, Calif. Amador County is a major
growing region for premium Barbera in
the Sierra Foothills. The festival included
nearly 80 wineries from across the state,
music, local food and arts and crafts.
Proceeds benefitted the Community
Foundation of Amador County.
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Scott and Jana Harvey of Scott Harvey Wines
produce Napa Valley and Amador wines.
Jim Gullet, owner of Vino Noceto, attends the Barbera Festival
with wine club manager Anamieke Kegge.
Jill and John Backer represent their Paso Robles,
Calif.-based winery, August Ridge Vineyards.
Terra d'Oro winemaker Chris Leamy and vice president Jeff Meyers offer barrel samples in the cellar.
Napa, Calif.-based winemaker
Jim Moore of Uvaggio was a new
festival participant this year.
Michael and Charlie Havill own BellaGrace
Vineyard in Amador County.
