Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California
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winemaker's notes:
The 2008 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon had very low yields which resulted in dense concentration, layered tannins, and remarkable structure. This blend of all five classic Bordeaux varietals, fully represents the diverse character of the Estate's hillside vineyards. Rich and focused tannins, followed with an artful balance
of dark cherries, cassis, and vanilla. The long, layered finish has hints of dark chocolate/mocha, elegantly complimented with aromas of currant, nutmeg, blackberry and earthen minerality. To maintain authenticity of expression, the 2008 Lancaster Estate Cabernet was gently fined and bottled unfiltered.
Blend: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 2% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
alcohol by volume:
14.6%
critical acclaim:
"The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate bursts from the glass with blackberries, cassis, grilled herbs, smoke and licorice, all of which are beautifully woven together. This ripe juicy Cabernet presents an exotic, super-ripe profile balanced by a firm sense of structure. Not a bad combination, to say the least. Freshly cut flowers, mint and licorice are layered into the energetic, vibrant finish. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024."
94 Points
The Wine Advocate
"A great Cabernet that will proudly stand beside the best of Napa Valley. Made in the modern style, it's soft and sweet in blackberry, cherry, currant and dark-chocolate flavors, but the finish is thoroughly dry, wrapped in a scour of tannins and acids. So good to drink now, you might forget to age it, but don't. This will provide plenty of deliciousness over the next six-plus years."
94 Points
Wine Enthusiast
"What a gorgeous wine from this winery that is well on its way to becoming a cult producer; fragrant and lush with black raspberry and cassis and licorice; generous and ripe but still beautifully structured and completely in balanced with a long finish and lovely aging potential."
94 Points
Tasting Panel
"From a 53-acre hillside estate at the southern end of Alexander Valley, this is made by Jesse Katz. This is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (92 percent), with small amounts of Malbec, Merlot, Franc and Petit Verdot adding depth and complexity. The flavors seem to emerge out of the firm tannins, yielding red berries, plums, dark earth and mint scents. This is firm and tight, built to age."
92 Points
Wine & Spirits
"Bright red-ruby. Aromas of black cherry, licorice and menthol are complemented by spicy oak. Smooth, lush and full, with a spicy sassafras quality adding lift to the currant and chocolate flavors. This round, seamless wine finishes with a fine dusting of tannins and good grip."
90 Points
International Wine Cellar
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