Barboursville makes just about the finest Nebbiolo in North America and the 2015 could well be its best ever. Firmly structured, it is true to type but with more flesh and richness than is typical. Show aromas of cherry and wood spice, with a subtle earthy note. This wine will no doubt improve with additional time in the cellar, but I wouldn’t hesitate to serve it now. A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
Barboursville Vineyards, Virginia (United States) Nebbiolo 2015
By Robert Whitley