The first couple times I tried 08 I was definitely too quick to judge. It needs a ton of air, and it’s different from the rich, oxidative, nutty house style of the past, particularly the warm and ultra forward 2006, the previous release. 2008 is indeed young, tightly wound with a pulsating core of energy.
The first glass offers very little. Subdued, austere and youthfully reserved. But ensuing pours eventually unleash its core of powerful clean orchard fruit, coffee bean and grilled nuts. On the palate it continues to become so much more textural with crazy gains in weight, depth and fruit intensity as the night goes on. It really fills the mouth, saturating the palate with a satin-like texture, ripping citrusy acids and saline laced minerals that follow deep into its finish. Enjoyable now with enough air (needs 2 hours), but no doubt one to hold. To live forever. — 4 years ago
From the new Dahlonega Plateau AVA — 5 years ago
Medium tannins. Strong red and blue fruit flavors with slight orange and herbal notes. — 6 years ago
Smooth full bodied with dark berry fruit, well balanced, drinking well now and maybe 2-3 more years when we’ll stored. — 4 years ago
Good, fruity table wine. Easy drinking. Great every day bottle. — 6 years ago
Super fruity and easy drinking. A great find. — 7 years ago
Right out of the bottle rich and silky and full of cherries and nice tannin finish. Very terroir nose but opens o to a fruity dry flavor — 8 years ago
Light in color and texture but also earthy flavors- very drinkable. — 8 years ago
Grapefruit, lime, kiwi, & nectarine. Good acidity. — 8 months ago
Beautiful American Pinot Noir, powerful and masculine. Intense cherry flavor, followed by an elegant finish. — 2 years ago
Spectacular — 6 years ago
Lovely and delightful! — 6 years ago
Nice and light. — 8 years ago
Christian Fischer
To close the evening we have an Yquem. Always a treat, never disappoints. The 2013 is still young with decades upon decades to go. The honey, the fruit, the endless flavor that lingers in your mouth forever - what a great wine. — a month ago