Barboursville Octagon – 2021 (750ml)

93 points James SucklingSmoke, dark cherries, plums, plush spices, Mediterranean herbs and a touch of chocolate. Firm and caressing, with ripe, juicy fruit and structured tannins. Tightly wound finish of good length. Merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot. Better in one more year.
Gold Medal – Virginia Governor’s CupMade from a blend of Merlot 64%, Cabernet Franc 21%, Petit Verdot 15%
Winemaker’s Notes:Attractive deep garnet color, elegant aromas of blueberry, black currant, fresh flowers and dry herbs, the structure expresses medium body, silky tannins and a cool, refined finish. Drinkable now, yet with a long future and evolution in the mouthfeel and aromatic profile . It is very reminiscent of the stellar Octagon 2009 from a vintage considered by many Virginia winemakers as the perfect one.