Virginia Historic Landmark. 1814 Barboursville Ruins. Jefferson's Dream: Thomas Jefferson, a great lover of fine wine, assisted by Italian viticulturist Filippo Mazzei, attempted to establish a vineyard in Virginia. Finally, in 1976, vitis vinifera vines were successfully established at Barboursville Vineyards on the former plantation of Governor James Barbour, whose mansion was designed by Jefferson, his close friend. This mansion, destroyed by fire on Christmas Day 1884, now preserved as ruins, is a Virginia historic landmark. This is a deeply fragrant and complex red wine, made from selected vineyard blocks and aged for over twelve months in French oak barrels. Rich currant, cherry and licorice nuances combine well on the palate, yielding a sustained, elegant finish. www.bbvwine.com. Alcohol 13% by vol. Produced and bottled by Barboursville Vineyards. Produced and bottled by Barboursville Vineyards, Barboursville Virginia.