Red Wine, Vintage 2008
Appellation/Region
Napa Valley -
California, United States
VinTank Wine ID
840-0075-002613-01-2008-0-0012 (permalink, short)
Composition
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Treatments
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Readings
Alcohol: 15%
T.A.: 0.6g/100mL
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Organic/Biodynamic/Sustainability
Unspecified
SKUs/Formats
Bottle 750mL (750mL)
Closure: Cork
VinTank Product ID: 840-0075-002613-01-2008-0-0012-03-5
Suggested Retail Price: US $40.00
Accolades
No accolades exist for this wine.
Wine Notes
Description
The 2008 vintage is richly garnet in color with aromas of black cherry, ripe plum and cassis. There are also nuances of leather, toasted hazelnut and winter spices. On the palate, this firmly-textured wine offers a full-mouth feel with flavors of coffee, chocolate-covered cherries, berry tart and currants. The tannins are very well integrated, making the wine approachable at an early age. There are multiple layers to this complex blend that reveal themselves through decanting or by giving the wine time to open up in the glass. Cuvée: 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 11% Malbec, 6% Merlot and 5% ...
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The 2008 vintage is richly garnet in color with aromas of black cherry, ripe plum and cassis. There are also nuances of leather, toasted hazelnut and winter spices. On the palate, this firmly-textured wine offers a full-mouth feel with flavors of coffee, chocolate-covered cherries, berry tart and currants. The tannins are very well integrated, making the wine approachable at an early age. There are multiple layers to this complex blend that reveal themselves through decanting or by giving the wine time to open up in the glass. Cuvée: 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 11% Malbec, 6% Merlot and 5% Petite Verdot. Cases produced: 4,944Our grapes were hand sorted and gently crushed. We used native yeast for fermentation and the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in the barrel. After primary fermentation the wine went through an extended maceration period to soften the tannins. The wine was aged 22 months in 50% new French oak and 50% once-used French oak and then bottled unfined and unfiltered.
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Vintage Notes
59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 11% Malbec, 6% Merlot and 5% Petite Verdot.
Vineyard Notes
We utilize long term grape contracts to ensure consistency and quality in the Bordeaux varietals that create our Artistry blend. The fruit is sourced from prized vineyards in St. Helena, Oakville, Yountville and Atlas Peak. Each vineyard is situated in ideal soil and microclimates, conducive to producing fully-ripened Bordeaux grapes with complex aromatic and flavor characteristics.
