2008 Saddleback Cabernet Sauvignon Nils Venge Estate
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Bright red-ruby. Currant and chocolate on the nose; seems lower-pitched than the 2007 model. Moderately ripe and fleshy, with currant, cherry and licorice flavors complicated by earth, cola and herbs. Essentially supple cabernet with a light herbal quality on the back end.
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The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon offers up plums, black cherries, licorice and grilled herbs in a somewhat compact, mid-weight style best suited to near-term drinking. In 2008 the blend is 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot.
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon offers up plums, black cherries, licorice and grilled herbs in a somewhat compact, mid-weight style best suited to near-term drinking. In 2008 the blend is 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. Tel. (707) 944-1305