Typical of vintage - same front end profile as 2007, but with a more mineral/slightly shorter finish. 2008 Napa has proven to be less "wow" but a superior food-pairing vintage as it was on this occasion. Enjoyed immensely with porcini rubbed fire-seared ribeye.
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What a pleasant surprise this wine was. Very balanced. Rich, but not overripe, nice blue fruit, spice, and oak mixture. Tannins gave it a good solid feel in the mouth without being overpowering. The last time I had this wine was in 2014 and I thought it was very middling. It has really hit its stride now and compares well with any of the best in Napa Valley. Nine years old and still very fresh which suggests several more years of enjoyment. Now is the time to dig this wine out of the back of your cellar and pop it open!
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5/13/2023 - MEIS69 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Super lækker vin
Utrolig flot balanceret
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7/10/2019 - Mark Brandon wrote: 92 Points
Typical of vintage - same front end profile as 2007, but with a more mineral/slightly shorter finish. 2008 Napa has proven to be less "wow" but a superior food-pairing vintage as it was on this occasion. Enjoyed immensely with porcini rubbed fire-seared ribeye.
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10/20/2017 - Wine_in_HD wrote: 96 Points
What a pleasant surprise this wine was. Very balanced. Rich, but not overripe, nice blue fruit, spice, and oak mixture. Tannins gave it a good solid feel in the mouth without being overpowering. The last time I had this wine was in 2014 and I thought it was very middling. It has really hit its stride now and compares well with any of the best in Napa Valley. Nine years old and still very fresh which suggests several more years of enjoyment. Now is the time to dig this wine out of the back of your cellar and pop it open!
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7/8/2017 - Guns and Rosés Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking well right now but would not wait any longer. Smooth and classic napa.
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3/14/2016 - oenophilemoose wrote: 88 Points
Decanted over two hours. Elegant with some spice on the finish along with firm tannins. Expected more at this price point.
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