Barboursville Vineyards Octagon 2015 Bottle:1 This wine offers classic varietal

This wine offers classic varietal characteristics like ripe cherry aromas

Natural varietal characteristics of Chardonnay shine through without being overshadowed by dominant oak notes

removal in steel tank

supple feel with bright red cherries and plenty of spicy fragrance

A portion of the wine was fermented in a concrete tank to add richness and bring out the minerality in the wine

Barboursville Vineyards Octagon 2015 Bottle:1 This wine offers classic varietalThe 2015 Octagon is 50% Merlot, with 30% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc, aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak. It comes in at 13. 5% alcohol. Nearly opaque bright deep violet color; bright, roasted aromas and flavors of baked berries, coffee beans, and dark chocolate with an even, lively, dryish body; warming, complex marinated cherries and beets, nut skins, with chewy, dusty tannins and moderate oak. Very dry, old world style. Food Pairings