Barboursville Octagon, 2018

Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot Blend, Virginia, 750 ml, 2018
 
🥇Gold Medal | Governor’s Case
One of Virginia’s most famous and most lauded wines, Octagon dates back to 1991. This is its 19th vintage (it’s only produced in the top years), made with 46 percent merlot for red fruit and soft tannins, 38 percent cabernet franc for elegance and texture, and 16 percent petit verdot for structure and grip, and aged for at least 12 months.