2008 Flanagan Family Cabernet Sauvignon Bennett Valley

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Score 90/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2012

Good full ruby. Rocky, scented nose combines blackberry, licorice, pepper, herbs, graphite and flinty minerality. Spicy and supple, with lush mid-palate flavors of cassis, cola and spices accented by herbs and pepper. Finishes with broad, dusty tannins and repeating minerality, but without quite the structure of the 2007 version.

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91
91/100

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90
90/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

91
91/100

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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91 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 91/100 · Drink 2014-2023, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Dec 2011

The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate boasts notable intensity and power from start to finish. Brooding and powerful, the 2008 emerges from the glass with black fruit, smoke, licorice, tar and earthiness. Today the 2008 comes across as a bit rough around the edges, especially with regards to the tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2023. Eric Flanagan balances a career managing his hedge fund with making wine from his property in Bennett Valley. The talented Philippe Melka is the consulting oenologist. Tel. (707) 526-4307

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Flanagan Family
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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