2008 Continuum, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)

AG95 The 2008 Continuum is showing beautifully today. Dark, layered and expressive, the 2008 graces with dark plum, black cherry, spice, licorice and menthol. The intense aromatic and spice components are really singing right now. In its early life, the 2008 was closed and unexpressive, but over the last year it has really opened up beautifully. Orange peel and exotic higher toned notes ring out on the finish. With air, the 2008 is drinking beautifully today, but the firm tannins and intensity of the fruit both suggest it will age gracefully for years.

LP95 A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, and 5% Merlot, the 2008 Continuum had more than 70% of the fruit sourced from Pritchard Hill, including a small amount from the Continuum estate. It has a deep garnet color and sashays out with pretty scents of kirsch, cherry compote, and blackcurrant cordial, with suggestions of cedar chest, dried herbs, and tobacco leaf. Full-bodied, the palate delivers rock-solid, firm, grainy tannins with a lively backbone and tons of savory laced black fruit layers, finishing long and earthy.