Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008 Zenato
R. López de Heredia
Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2008
Dark garnet hue. Aromas of bramble, cedar, cherry, flint, graphite, leather, oak, plum, strawberry. Medium-plus body, with plus tannins and plus acidity. Integrated, rounded tannins. Drinking well now. 75% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo. — 24 days ago
Mayacamas Vineyards
Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Same comments as before. Bright red fruit. Soft tannins. Nice soft, smooth mouthfeel. Holding together very well. — 3 months ago
Cantina Bartolo Mascarello
Barolo Nebbiolo 2008
Quite light ruby garnet , wide garnet rim . Quite open and powerful on the nose with sweet cherry , rose , mint , porcini , earl grey tea , dried herbs and liquorice . On the palate lovely herbal tinged red cherry and raspberry , mineral and saline also , those porcini and earl grey notes coming through also . Fresh acidity and ripe but pretty grippy tannins , good length and balance . Overall there is a sense of elegance and freshness with the sweet fruit balanced with fresh acidity. This is showing well though quite young with pretty noticeable tannins that need some air and food to ameliorate. Probably even better in 5 years or so and will last a further 10-15 years — 4 months ago
Château Pontet-Canet
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2008
Vintage 2008 | tuilé rim, brown, beautiful smell: autumnleaves, eucalyptus, leather, is now in its drinking window, great balance — 3 months ago
Lee Pitofsky
Excellent 08. Chave and Allemand really nailed the difficult vintage in Northern Rhône, and 2008 Hermitage is showing beautifully tonight, fresh, elegant and detailed with aromas of juicy red berry fruit, bacon, roasted herbs and smoky minerals. While not an exceptionally deep and concentrated rendition in 2008, it’s really a considerable success, and it’s fully open, giving and ready to drink. — 5 days ago