Domaine Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Off the bat, it has an amazing blackberry nose. A faint touch of eucalyptus follows which is apparent in the mouth too. Touch of spice on the finish - perhaps cinnamon.
Alc 13/5%.
- wine tasting note by GB, 2/3/12
Blend - 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
Barrel Regimen - 100% French 1/2 new; aged 24 months in barrel
Bottling - August 2008; no fining or filtration
Expert Review
95 Points - "Balancing bright berry notes with
the earth tones of a cool cellar, this is a complex and forthright cabernet sauvignon. It includes merlot, franc and small amounts of petit verdot and malbec—Mount Eden Vineyards estate fruit as well as grapes from three other vineyards in Saratoga and Los Gatos—all coming together in a wine that’s completely satisfying to drink. There’s suppleness to the texture, a silk brocade of strawberry-tinged fruit, wood, stem and earth. Brisk and mouthwatering, this is glorious California
cabernet and an unbeatable value."
- wine review by Wine & Spirits Magazine, December 2011
Food Pairings
Meat, meat, meat but especially lamb and beef. Game birds, duck, goose, squab. Anything with lots of rosemary.