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2008 Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon PNV Auction 14/Lot 30 - "The Final, Final"
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
Community Tasting Notes 4
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walkerjfw wrote:
November 10, 2018 - Last bottles of this, a great PNV purchase from the 08 vintage. A Greek themed dinner with great friends - good opportunity to ssee where this has landed. Opened about 30 minute before serving.
Core garnet color still there, no real signs of age. Nose really expressive - dark fruits, slight oak. Refined palate of black cherry, cedar, tobacco, coffee notes(?). Medium weight and finish, great seconadry notes
This still going strong. one of the best values I have had from PNV (I think we paid ~$60/btl). -
walkerjfw wrote:
September 30, 2017 - Dinner with Chris and Stephanie, brought this one on a whim. Decanted for about 45 minutes, drank over an hour. Drank after a 2008 Far Niente Cab. First bottles since our epic "Final, Final" party in 2012...
Core ruby color still vibrant, very little separation. Nose showing dark fruits, earth and oak. Plate of black cherry, tobacco, chocolate. Smooth and refined, this has aged into a serious wine. In a great spot now, will drink remaining bottles over next 2-3 years... -
walkerjfw wrote: 93 points
April 22, 2012 - Great fruit, classic California fruit forward cab. Served at a dinner we hosted for our local PTO, a dinner we have held annually for 8 years with this being the last one. The wine holds the title of "The Final, Final", so we couldnt resist. Will improve with age but very nice wine now
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walkerjfw wrote: 92 points
February 19, 2012 - Surprise to the upside with this wine. Was the least expensive of the auction lots I own from 08. I thought it was just OK from the barrel two years ago. Its put on weight and become a serious wine. Black fruit, earth, 30+ second finish. Will improve with age
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Raymond
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation PNV Auction 14/Lot 30 - "The Final, Final"
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 28 (68%)
- Consumed 13 (32%)
Food Pairing
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- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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