Tasting Notes

"Mandrake? You listening? Purity of Essence. That's what this Verdelho has. You'll never catch a Commie drinking this Verdelho. Why, Mandrake? Because it's full of exotic aromas of bananas, citrus, lilac. And, it is bursting with crisp, fresh fruit flavors of apricots and honeydew melon. Mandrake, this is the purest expression of fruit from a vineyard as you will ever taste. Drink it now, like a man!"

Food Pairings: By itself! As an aperitif - clam chowder - oysters and other aphrodisiacs - Spanish and Asian foods!

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From the Winery

We've found that most people cut straight to the chase and call this Verdelho simply, "Bordello." While it is true that this sinfully delicious wine...

Tasting Notes

Crisp acidity, highlighted by aromas of honeysuckle and passion fruit, make this easy-drinking wine a great choice as an aperitif or the perfect accompaniment to spicy Asian, seafood or chicken.

From the Winery

Iberian varietals. California terroir. Incredible wines.

Barreto Cellars is a Central Coast Winery dedicated to producing premium-quality wines featuring grape varietals from the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal). Having relatives who migrated to America from these regions, we have a strong connection and desire to develop wines utilizing these varietals, a number of which are grown in small amounts in select vineyards throughout California.

The Mediterranean climate and soil is very similar to much of California, providing us with the opportunity to create new varietal wines and blends unfamiliar to many wine...