Release date May 2012. Strong showing. Gaining a bit of color — 5 months ago
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. — 3 years ago
Yum, lots of rich berry flavor — 5 years ago
Holy fucking delicious — 6 years ago
Very enjoyable, found this very bold in the first taste and mellowed out towards the finish which was very smooth. Fruity and balanced. — 7 years ago
Chocolate covered cherries on the nose. A light taste initially, followed by a force to be reckoned with. Blackberries, blueberries, plum, and a tad of citrus on the tongue. Opened this 2020 in 2026, and let it breathe for 30 minutes. Frankly, couldn’t help my self. Will pair nicely with our French dip dinner. — 4 months ago
Still in its prime. Amazing. — 7 months ago
Trevlig! Fyllig och smakrik — 4 years ago
Feels very rich and blueberry end flavor — 5 years ago
2O Years, going strong, beautifully balanced fruit in a 1.5L. No rush to even drink it!!!!! — 6 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7
20 years🤔 wow I’ve lost track of time with this pandemic!NYE 2019-2020 — 6 years ago
Very good wine. Smooth, not to dry, definitely can tell it's a Zen! BlackBerry and plum with a smooth finish — 8 years ago
Very nice Malbec! Nice and peppery. — 5 months ago
Bottle King November 2025
Very nice red. Nice and smooth. — 7 months ago
Fresh, crisp, smooth and refreshing, citrus flavors, fruity sweet finish. — 8 months ago
I think it’s a great day drinker — 5 years ago

Pale to Mid Crimson in colour. Red cherry and a tarry note . 80% whole bunch in the ferment. On the palate red and black cherry (flesh and skins). A fuller style - medium weight + palate. Mornington Peninsula is very good for Pinot Noir and this was the first Pinot to win the prestigious Jimmy Watson Trophy for Best One Year old Dry Red at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Delectable this is the Single Block Pinot Noir not the Syrah. — 6 years ago
On the improve perhaps? Really lovely. Acid ingrained with other phenolic and textural elements. Fine yet generous in flavour. Ripe stone fruit and the kernel. First class. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 — 7 years ago
Very good. — 8 years ago
Roman Boudou
Mgn, late release — 2 months ago