Heidi and Bo Barrett wine dinner
Lazy Bear Restaurant
WINE
2024 La Sirena Muscat
2009 Montelena Chard
1994 Paradigm merlot
2019 La Sirena cab/syrah
1985 Montelena cab
2008 Montelena cab
1983 Buehler cab
1990 Dalla Valle cab
2015 Barrett & Barrett cab
20-year Montelena ruby port
FOOD
SF Bay halibut salad
Monterey spot prawns
Liberty duck
Morel au poivre
Coal roasted wagyu A5 ribeye
Dandelion chocolate — a year ago

WOTN for me at the La Sirena wine dinner. Heidi Barrett’s daughter, Remy, offered a lively conversation about her mom and the wines. We tried the ‘14, 15, and 2016 of the B&B and ‘15 was by far my favorite. Much more concentrated fruit. 2015 was a struggle vintage with little rain, hence the bolder fruit concentration. This was a much more nuanced wine IMO. Well balanced. Big wine, but everything was in balance. Stunning. @55Seventy — 4 years ago
This is a very rounded, elegant and nicely polished Malbec. As you know, many Malbecs can be rugged and rough on the palate. Not the case here. This is the second Winemaker that I’ve had other than Charles Hendricks that knows how to make an elegant, soft and well rounded, brilliantly floral Malbec. Wire to wire this wine is beautiful, balanced with polish for days. River like acidity. — 6 years ago
Wine tasting la sirena. Third glass. Light and smooth but still had character. — 8 years ago
A really interesting white wine! Very fruity and somewhat acidic but still carries the tannins of a Nebbiolo. Held up nicely against a pasta with pumpkin sage cream sauce. Would love to have again! — 8 years ago
An enjoyable dinner at the Tapas Bar at La Sirena was further enhanced by this delicious wine. Burlotto is certainly one of the hot Barolo producers right now. This Barbera is equally dripping with quality. Violets and layers of red and dark fruits make for a wine that is both sophisticated and accessible. Superb value too. I'll probably pick up a few bottles especially as it has the structure to last a fair while, while also delicious right now. — 8 years ago
From Grand Cata on 6/18/2026. Acidity and salinity. Nuts. — 7 days ago
Magnum - Absolute perfection — 8 months ago
La Sirena Signature Series Red Wine is a blend of mostly Cab and Syrah with a bit of Petite Sirah and Cab Franc. Blueberry and plum. — 2 years ago

Apricot, white flowers, honeysuckle, not too cloying. — 4 years ago
Cedar and sandalwood nose. Palate has dark fruit. Tannins are well integrated. Overall, a well made Grenache. — 8 years ago
La Sirena Rosato 2019: Medium-light bodied. Well balanced. Light acidity. Nice minerality. Strawberry & citrus flavors with a bright & clean finish. Made from Primitivo grapes sourced from Amador County in the foothills of California, this is the perfect “fun to drink” or “easy to love” rosé wine. Let’s not forget this rosé comes from the talented winemaking skills of Heidi Peterson Barrett 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 All in all, a perfect selection as schools out & summer’s here! Let the summer camps & play dates begin! Make it a unique & magical day! Cheers ☀️🧜♀️🍷 — 4 years ago
Superb Grenache. Vanilla and dried fruit. Hints of pepper. Sweet and soft. A bit of talcum. — 7 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2018 vintage. Can’t improve on the 3.13.24 (9.3) note so won’t. 6.20.26. — 5 days ago