2008
2008
Elena Fucci 2008 Titolo Aglianico del Vulture
Italian Red
Dark fruit, red cherry, raspberry and plum appear with spice, leather, balsamic herbs and crushed mineral. Bay, incense, camphor, juniper, anise and graphite are also present. The wine is dense, with lively acidity and a long finish. Aglianico grows at about 650 metres on volcanic soil containing lava and pozzolana. Malolactic fermentation takes place in oak. Alcohol is fourteen percent.
Cuvelier Los Andes 2008 Colección
Argentinian Red
Blackberry, fruitcake and liquorice appear in a dense, smooth profile with concentrated black fruit, firm structure, acidity, substantial tannins and grip. The blend is sixty percent Malbec, fifteen percent Merlot, fifteen percent Cabernet Sauvignon, five percent Syrah and five percent Petit Verdot. Fermentation lasts seven to ten days in stainless steel, with twenty to thirty days of maceration, full malolactic fermentation and twelve months in French oak.
Le Ragose 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Red
Intense, brilliant ruby colour has a light garnet rim. Ripe dark berries, underbrush and cooking spices appear with raisin, star anise and tobacco. The palate is concentrated and rich, with firm, refined tannins. Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone Veronese form the blend. Stainless steel and large wooden casks were used for maturation. The wine comes from Veneto, Italy.
Pascal Doquet 2008 Le Mont Aimé Coeur de Terroir Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne
French Sparkling
Golden colour has bright reflections. Citrus and fresh fruit appear with orange blossom. The palate is rich, structured and savoury, with ripe fruit and a long, persistent finish. Chardonnay comes from the Premier Cru terroir of Coligny. The grapes are vinified and matured in oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is completed, and the dosage is Extra Brut.
Antinori Guado al Tasso 2008 Bolgheri DOC Superiore
Italian Red
Toasted oak, coffee and spices appear with plum and blackcurrant. The palate is soft but firm, with acidity, freshness and crispness. Tannins are extremely elegant, and the aftertaste is very persistent, with coffee, berry fruit and toasted oak. The blend includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with Petit Verdot used in a small amount. Barrel ageing lasts eighteen months.
Castello di Bossi 2008 Corbaia Toscana IGT 3 L
Italian Red
Blackcurrant, cherry and cassis lead with tobacco, dark chocolate and a measured touch of coffee. The palate is concentrated and energetic, combining layers of ripe fruit with substantial tannins and fresh acidity. New-oak spice is present but held within a balanced, harmonious frame, while the finish remains long and composed. Decant carefully and serve with bistecca, roast lamb, wild mushrooms or aged pecorino.
Dal Forno Romano 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella
Italian Red
Dried black cherry, plum and fig are layered with bitter chocolate, tobacco and toasted oak. The palate is full-bodied and densely concentrated, with firm tannins supporting the generous dark fruit. Liquorice, herbs, smoke and balsamic spice bring savoury dimension before a long, velvety finish. Decant generously and serve with braised beef, venison, grilled steak or aged cheese.
Domaine Méo-Camuzet 2008 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
French Red
Red and dark fruit unfold across a refined, lace-like texture, with savoury spice and a mineral line bringing definition. The domaine's upper-Clos parcel sits directly below the château, where shallow, stony soils and mature vines contribute depth without sacrificing finesse. Long and composed, this mature Grand Cru suits duck, game or mushrooms; storage and bottle condition remain especially important for an older vintage.
Poplar Grove 2008 The Legacy
Canadian Red
Dark cherry and blueberry lead, with leather, rosemary, cocoa and coffee adding mature savoury detail. The palate is balanced and composed, its acidity still lively and its tannins subtle but persistent. Restrained French oak gives shape without overwhelming the fruit. A short decant should be enough; serve with grilled steak, roast lamb, braised mushrooms or aged cheddar.
Chateau Haut-Brion 2008 Pessac-Leognan
French Red
Silky and layered, with black raspberry, ripe cassis and dark plum set against tar, spice and warm gravel. The palate is polished and concentrated, yet the tannins remain fine and elegant, giving the fruit a seamless, measured flow. Tobacco and subtle smoke emerge through the middle, adding savoury complexity without obscuring the freshness. The finish is long, balanced and persistent, carrying pure dark fruit, mineral depth and refined structure.
Château Gloria 2008 Saint-Julien
French Red
Intense dark red in colour, with generous currant, plum and bright red cherry framed by tobacco, earth and gentle spice. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and immediately inviting, bringing pure fruit together with fresh acidity and soft, settled tannins. Elegant and savoury through the finish, it is ready with a short decant and suits roast beef, duck or lamb.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2008 Pomerol
French Red
Dark cherry and plum lead a generous but controlled profile, joined by black tea, earth, cedar and a discreet note of truffle. The palate is medium to full in body, with silky tannins and fresh acidity carrying the fruit without heaviness. Graphite and dark chocolate deepen the middle. The finish is long and harmonious, returning to plum, savoury earth and polished cedar.
Jermann 2008 Vino Dolce della Casa Picolit
Italian Dessert
Ripe peach and dried apricot lead into acacia honey, toasted almond and a gentle woodsy spice. The palate is supple and concentrated, with polished sweetness and enough freshness to keep the texture poised. A savoury nutty edge adds depth to the persistent finish. Serve with almond cake, aged cheese or poached fruit.
Les Clos de Paulilles 2008 Cap Béar Banyuls
French Dessert
Rich cherry and blackberry jam lead a full, sweet profile, with currant and dried-fruit tones adding mature depth. The palate is broad and warming, shaped by ripe Grenache fruit and a gently savoury, tawny edge. Long and composed, it finishes with lingering raisin and dark-fruit notes. A classic partner for dark chocolate, toasted nuts or blue cheese.
Dom Pérignon 2008 Rosé Champagne
French Sparkling
Raspberry and wild strawberry burst from the glass, followed by iris, violet and red berries. The palate is tense and vibrant, with fine bubbles, fresh pastry and toasted notes adding depth to the concentrated fruit. Spice, white flowers and a faint herbal lift carry the finish with energy, precision and impressive length.
Ridge Vineyards 2008 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains
American Red
Black cherry and cassis lead a muscular, gradually unfolding profile, with dried mountain laurel, loamy earth and the savoury scent of burning embers adding depth. The palate is broad and structured, its dark fruit held by firm, measured tannins. Earthy complexity lingers through a long, composed and quietly powerful finish.
Hedges Family Estate 2008 Red Mountain Blend Washington
American Red
Black cherry, blackberry, cassis and plum jam form a dark, concentrated core. Toast, smoke, cola, root beer and liquorice bring layered oak complexity, with cinnamon, clove and a savoury hint of smoked meat underneath. Full-bodied and firmly structured, the red blend finishes long and lightly earthy, with bright acidity keeping the richness composed.
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5° 2008 Ribera del Duero
Spanish Red
Serious and tightly drawn, with dark cherry and black fruit joined by blood orange, dried herbs, forest floor, black tea and a subtle balsamic note. The palate is long rather than broad, driven by juicy acidity, fine tannins and a firm mineral edge. Savoury and precise through the finish, it rewards decanting and pairs well with lamb or slow-cooked beef.
Terres Falmet 2008 A Contre Courant Saint-Chinian
French Red
Deeply coloured and strikingly mature, with dried fruit, leather, fig, tobacco and candied cherry joined by flashes of raspberry, pomegranate and dried rose. Four years under a veil of yeast give the palate unusual depth and savoury complexity. Rich, muscular and earthy, with dusty tannins and a substantial, cigar-toned finish.