2008 Lewis Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Built for
comfort as much as speed, the 2008 vintage is packed with fruit and
ready to roll, reminding us of our outstanding 2002 Reserve
Cabernet. Like the rich interior of a Ferrari GTB, the nose is
showy, ripe and rustic with black currant, clove, tar and exotic
oak spices. Under the hood this blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and
2% Petit Verdot shows plenty of extract and fleshy fruit delivering
seamless power and expansive mouth feel. Moderate, chocolaty
tannins engage mid-palate to gradually tighten the chassis and
bring a lively quality to the ride. Winery Notes
2007 vintage 95pts(WS)Firm, rich, intense and concentrated,
with a layered mix of blackberry, currant, black licorice, spice,
cedary oak and mineral notes. Full-bodied, well-structured and
focused, ending with a long, persistent finish. Drink now through
2020. From California.—James Laube Wine Spectator Insider Vol 6
No 24 June 16,2010
