2008 Wine from USA

Wine Spectator, 92 points: Old-school but well-done this is tight and firm showing a dense balanced mix of dried currant mineral cedar cigar box and tobacco flavors. Ends with good depth range of flavor and tannins. Best from 2013 through 2023.-J.L.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: The 2008 Kingpin Cabernet Sauvignon (which contains 10% Petit Verdot) was sourced from the Klipsun and Kiona Vineyards located in the Red Mountain AVA and was aged in 89% new French oak. Deep purple in color, it sports an...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: 94+ The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is comprised of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest six other grapes - Merlot Malbec St. Macaire (how often do you see that!) Petit Verdot Carmenere and Cabernet Franc -...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 points: The 2008 Claret (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) has that ethereal nose of spring flowers boysenberry blueberry black currant and spice. Following that seductive aromatic display Foley's brilliance is again exhibited in the...