Still Holding up nicely. Nice violet purple color with no real evidence of aged color. Violets and Leather nose as well as on the palate. Medium finish. Tannins light but still present. Drinking nice right now.
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This wine is in such great shape! Tannins have loosened, fruits are ever present plus a hint of chocolate, and cedar on the finish. The vintage has quite a few years left to cellar so no rush on the other few bottles! Enjoy with food or on its own. Delightful experience.
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elegant, mild-brooding. This wine just wanted to explode and really teased you with what was possible; however, it didn't fully deliver. Don't get me wrong, it was a wonderful wine but the finish was light when it could have been long and deep. Wood, blackberry and iron on the nose. Structure and round notes on the tongue. 2007 was more bold but this 2008 had lots of 2007 in it just wasn't taking it to the next level as 2007 does. I'd recommend.
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Dark in color, filled with jammy black and blue fruits, smoke and espresso, the wine enjoys ample concentration, ripe, round tannins and a long, opulent, fruit filled finish.
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Tasted at Gemstone from decanter. Great balance with velvety tannins with a rich mouthfeel and a finish that is nearly a minute long. Brighter fruit and richer than the 09, which is darker and tighter at this stage. Already drinking great.
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Dark in color, the wine opens with expressive scents of coffee beans, blackberry jam, BBQ, smoke and wet earth. Produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this concentrated, round, fleshy and polished wine ends with a long, voluptuous, sweet, ripe, black and blue fruit filled finish. I really like this style of California Cabernet Sauvignon. It's ripe and rich, without being over the top. This is a very balanced Napa wine.
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12/8/2022 - HDW55 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Still Holding up nicely. Nice violet purple color with no real evidence of aged color. Violets and Leather nose as well as on the palate. Medium finish. Tannins light but still present. Drinking nice right now.
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3/10/2022 - PensFan Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still drinking fine. Tannins have smoothed out but still good structure.
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5/20/2020 - Bcw1989 wrote: 94 Points
This wine is in such great shape! Tannins have loosened, fruits are ever present plus a hint of chocolate, and cedar on the finish. The vintage has quite a few years left to cellar so no rush on the other few bottles! Enjoy with food or on its own. Delightful experience.
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8/11/2018 - IvanKrazy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking very good right now and life ahead it seems. Black fruit solid with a fantastic body feel. We had it with steaks.
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5/26/2017 - fournet wrote:
Improved from 2-3 years ago.
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2/23/2016 - napasoutherner Likes this wine: 94 Points
elegant, mild-brooding. This wine just wanted to explode and really teased you with what was possible; however, it didn't fully deliver. Don't get me wrong, it was a wonderful wine but the finish was light when it could have been long and deep. Wood, blackberry and iron on the nose. Structure and round notes on the tongue. 2007 was more bold but this 2008 had lots of 2007 in it just wasn't taking it to the next level as 2007 does. I'd recommend.
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12/29/2012 - Aksander wrote: 74 Points
Strong.
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11/22/2012 - Pepyssam wrote: 93 Points
Full-bodied but not heavy; delicious blackberry notes; not yet at its peak potential.
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10/22/2012 - Jeff Leve wrote: 94 Points
Dark in color, filled with jammy black and blue fruits, smoke and espresso, the wine enjoys ample concentration, ripe, round tannins and a long, opulent, fruit filled finish.
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8/15/2012 - zinfidel wrote: 94 Points
Tasted at Gemstone from decanter. Great balance with velvety tannins with a rich mouthfeel and a finish that is nearly a minute long. Brighter fruit and richer than the 09, which is darker and tighter at this stage. Already drinking great.
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2/21/2012 - jeffm_fla wrote: 94 Points
Bright but complex flavors. Long finish with sweet, sturdy tannins. Very good.
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2/9/2012 - Jeff Leve wrote: 94 Points
Dark in color, the wine opens with expressive scents of coffee beans, blackberry jam, BBQ, smoke and wet earth. Produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this concentrated, round, fleshy and polished wine ends with a long, voluptuous, sweet, ripe, black and blue fruit filled finish. I really like this style of California Cabernet Sauvignon. It's ripe and rich, without being over the top. This is a very balanced Napa wine.
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