Barboursville Vineyards, Virginia (United States) 2010

I continue to be amazed with Barboursville — it seems that everything I taste from them is exceedingly well made, priced fairly, and a joy to drink. This Bordeaux styled blend is exactly that, showing spot on Bordeaux character. It’s very dry, with cherry, blackberry, currants, dried herbs, evident on the nose and in the mouth, with good grip keeping the flavors present through a persistent finish. I’m thinking duck confit here. A Platinum award winner at the 2014 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.