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Barboursville Vineyards Reserve Virginia Cabernet Franc 2015
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Dr. Owen Bargreen 
The 2013 Barboursville ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Franc is shining brightly at now seven years of age. A blend of 90% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot, right away the wine opens with plenty of aromatic appeal with layers of red fruits woven together with shades of wild mushroom, lavender and red bell pepper that all march in place in the glass. The palate shows a silky mouthfeel and soft texture that entices. Suggestions of red licorice and spice cake collide with red cherry candy and loganberry cordial on the palate. Bright, with good acidity and a nice tension that runs through the core of the wine, this is starting to show beautifully now and will cellar well for at least another decade. Drink 2019-2029- 91
The 2013 Barboursville ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Franc is shining brightly at now seven years of age. A blend of 90% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot, right away the wine opens with plenty of aromatic appeal with layers of red fruits woven together with shades of wild mushroom, lavender and red bell pepper that all march in place in the glass. The palate shows a silky mouthfeel and soft texture that entices. Suggestions of red licorice and spice cake collide with red cherry candy and loganberry cordial on the palate. Bright, with good acidity and a nice tension that runs through the core of the wine, this is starting to show beautifully now and will cellar well for at least another decade. Drink 2019-2029- 91
9.1
William Hughes
Green pepper, balsamic, and mossy nose. Red currant and cherry notes followed by moderate tannins. Solid wine.
Green pepper, balsamic, and mossy nose. Red currant and cherry notes followed by moderate tannins. Solid wine.
9.0
Al Shikoh
lovely floral notes and green pepper
lovely floral notes and green pepper
9.2Michael Chelus
Blackberry, cherry, raspberry, currant, mossy earth and oak. Good structure and moderate tannins.
Blackberry, cherry, raspberry, currant, mossy earth and oak. Good structure and moderate tannins.
9.0
Neal Schaffer
Goober amounts of sour cherries on the nose and palate. Background notes of green pepper and underbrush develop throughout. Not overly complex, but a crazy good compliment to a meal. I can see how this influences their Octagon blend in such a good way. Cheers!
Goober amounts of sour cherries on the nose and palate. Background notes of green pepper and underbrush develop throughout. Not overly complex, but a crazy good compliment to a meal. I can see how this influences their Octagon blend in such a good way. Cheers!
8.8
Laura Purdy
Young. Will be excellent in a couple years
Young. Will be excellent in a couple years
8.9
David Burke
Nice, but not a big red. Pair with a light meat, like a pork roast. BTW, Love Barboursville!
Nice, but not a big red. Pair with a light meat, like a pork roast. BTW, Love Barboursville!
8.3
Chris Sowick
Chain Bridge Cellars. $25.00. Peppery tones. Nice tannins.
Chain Bridge Cellars. $25.00. Peppery tones. Nice tannins.
8.8Chris Sowick
Chain Bridge Cellars. $25.00. Complex, nice tannins.
Chain Bridge Cellars. $25.00. Complex, nice tannins.
9.0
Calla Fogarty
This was a very hardy Wine it had quite the initial impression. Big wine, really interesting flavors
This was a very hardy Wine it had quite the initial impression. Big wine, really interesting flavors
8.1
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