38 Wine Reviews Found

  • Vintage: 2008
Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008
96 Points

Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008

This remarkable new effort tastes like a $100-$200 Cult Cabernet launching forth with deliciously juicy black fruit deftly melded across a velvety smooth texture with a hint of spice and creamy vanilla French Oak on the finish. Masterfully elegant to enjoy tonight after decanting this voluptuous, pure, well-balanced Cabernet features plushy tannins that bode well...

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Bonaccorsi Pinot Noir Cargasacchi SRH 2008
95 Points

Bonaccorsi Pinot Noir Cargasacchi SRH 2008

Elegant yet powerful, this richly layered Pinot wows with it’s juicy blueberry profile, accented by black raspberry and spice. Impeccable balance and super silky tannins set this Pinot apart from the rest. Weighty and rich on the palate with a long, sexy finish that seems to go on forever.

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Alpha Omega Chardonnay Unfiltered 2008
96 Points

Alpha Omega Chardonnay Unfiltered 2008

Featuring the captivating elegance of a Montrachet combined with big rich tropical fruit, this wine truly elevates Chardonnay to the upper echelon of collector white wines. Deliciously smooth notes of honeysuckle, poached pear, brioche, and white currants are present in this wine, which also exhibits some citrus oil and a subtle influence of new oak....

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Bonaccorsi Pinot Noir SMV Julia 2008
94 Points

Bonaccorsi Pinot Noir SMV Julia 2008

Flamboyant aromas of sweet tobacco, fruitcake, and dried herbs leads to a voluptuous Pinot featuring prodigious ripe blueberries and raspberries. Nuances of dried cherries and hints of caramel crescendo for a delightful finish. Broad, fleshy, and spicy, this medium to full-bodied wine has a seamless integration of all its component parts. Enjoy now through 2014.

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Alpha Omega Estate Proprietary Napa 2008
96 Points

Alpha Omega Estate Proprietary Napa 2008

Leads out with a gorgeous nose of bright red cherry with touches of violets and cassis. On the palate it’s full of blueberry, blackberry jam, lavender with copious quantities of cocoa and a touch of exotic spices. Amazing concentration and complexity coupled with a sensuous mouthfeel make this one of the most remarkable new wines...

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Bonneau Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde 2008
96 Points

Bonneau Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde 2008

Gorgeous, sophisticated and elegant. A sumptuous bouquet of ripe black fruits along with mocha & spice greets the nose. Tastes of juicy blackberries, bing cherries & huckleberries fill the palate. Smooth, finely integrated tannins, derived from almost two years of careful aging in the highest quality French oak barrels, bind the wine together deliciously. Hints...

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Alta Colina GSM Paso Robles 2008
95 Points

Alta Colina GSM Paso Robles 2008

Combining elegance and depth it shows good balance with richness and fine flavor. Aromas of wild berry and spice lead to layered, smoky blueberry and toasty vanilla flavors that finish with a zesty flourish of pepper. Grenache notes show through with black fruit, lavender, and a hint of cherry cola. Lush and ready to drink...

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Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008
97 Points

Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008

Focused and intoxicating aromas of dark chocolate, espresso, graphite, plum liqueur and raspberry set the stage for a cascade of seductive flavors and texture. Opens up nicely with caramel, toastyVanilla and a of sandalwood. Precise and complex, with a luscious and almost viscous mouthfeel with dark fruit, chocolate ganache and raspberry liqueur. Structured and seamless...

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Altamura Sangiovese Napa 2008
95 Points

Altamura Sangiovese Napa 2008

The rich ruby color is seductive. The nose boasts aromas of dried violets, dusty cocoa, and vanillin which leads to concentrated flavors of ripe dark fruit, bright berry and plum on the palate. It’s brightened by a lively acidity with a hint of cinnamon and notes of sweet cigar tobacco all toned by long smooth tannins.

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Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella 2008
96 Points

Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella 2008

Deep red with aromas of fruit jam, black and red cherries and vanilla. Perfumed aromatics of dried fruit and spice come from the appassimento process and add further complexity. On the palate this breathtaking Amarone Classico is a full-bodied, elegant, complex and velvety wine displaying epic layers of figs, dark cherries, baking spices and a...

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