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The Mascot Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
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Rob Brobst III 
In 2008 bud break began very early. There were initial threats of frost but our vineyards, situated on hillsides above the floor of the valley, were fortunately unaffected. The growing season was quite temperate until August when a few stretches of warmer days accelerated ripening, resulting in one of the earliest harvests to date. The wine in its youth is charming: juicy, with soft tannins and hints of spice. The nose is enveloped by ripe black cherries with hints of graphite and baked clay. On the palate the wine is lavish: acidity takes on a background role, while fruit carries the day within a structure of precocious tannin. This vintage of The Mascot is not remembered for density per se, but more for its harmony, proportion, and long, generous finish.
In 2008 bud break began very early. There were initial threats of frost but our vineyards, situated on hillsides above the floor of the valley, were fortunately unaffected. The growing season was quite temperate until August when a few stretches of warmer days accelerated ripening, resulting in one of the earliest harvests to date. The wine in its youth is charming: juicy, with soft tannins and hints of spice. The nose is enveloped by ripe black cherries with hints of graphite and baked clay. On the palate the wine is lavish: acidity takes on a background role, while fruit carries the day within a structure of precocious tannin. This vintage of The Mascot is not remembered for density per se, but more for its harmony, proportion, and long, generous finish.
9.5
Carl Fischer
This was beautiful and even better as it was enjoyed with friends. Incredible purity of fruit with soft tannins and perfect acid - the balance and integration to me were off the charts. Chocolate, tobacco, dirty raspberries (stealing that note compliments of @Mark Flesher), cherry cola. Medium body with a long finish.
This was beautiful and even better as it was enjoyed with friends. Incredible purity of fruit with soft tannins and perfect acid - the balance and integration to me were off the charts. Chocolate, tobacco, dirty raspberries (stealing that note compliments of @Mark Flesher), cherry cola. Medium body with a long finish.
9.5Diego de la Peña
Great wine by Will Harlan ( Bill Harlan's son) powerful and elegant, simply spectacular. Instant gratification! @delectable
Great wine by Will Harlan ( Bill Harlan's son) powerful and elegant, simply spectacular. Instant gratification! @delectable
10
Austin Yursik
Holy moly.
Holy moly.
9.6Erich Broksas
Early Mountain Vineyards
From Will Harlan with Bob Levy. Harlan without Harlan prices.
From Will Harlan with Bob Levy. Harlan without Harlan prices.
9.5Paul Mabray
Founder VinTank
Tasty but tight.
Tasty but tight.
8.9
Zoe Shyn
@Alice Givens thank you thank you. What a star!
@Alice Givens thank you thank you. What a star!
10
Ludovic Anacleto
Very pretty and elegant. Perfect balance between fruit, ripeness and acidity. Midpalate well supported by a fresh acidity and firm tannins. Transparent to its terroir. Textbook Napa. Loved it! Perfect price.
Very pretty and elegant. Perfect balance between fruit, ripeness and acidity. Midpalate well supported by a fresh acidity and firm tannins. Transparent to its terroir. Textbook Napa. Loved it! Perfect price.
9.3
Nathan Adams
Consulting Wine/Beverage Director, Snake River Brewing, Persephone, King Sudachi
Yum yum, excellent work by Will Harlan!!!!
Yum yum, excellent work by Will Harlan!!!!
9.5
Rob Landsness
Brand Ambassador/Agent Jeffrey Davis Signature Selections
Go Will Harlan. Your wines rock and I'm a fan!
Go Will Harlan. Your wines rock and I'm a fan!
10
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