Even inkier in color than the 2010

but it has all the qualities to develop into a truly special wine

There is little doubt the Rennina is one of the standouts in 2008

full and sweet flavors that offer a bit more phenolic ripeness and concentration as well as better finishing intensity

which eventually leaves traces of lime zest

Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Speciale other_regions_italy Even inkier in color than(100% grenache from La Crau) Opaque ruby. Highly perfumed bouquet of red and dark berry preserves, flowers, fruit pit and sassafras. Sweet, palate staining black raspberry and mulberry flavors are framed by velvety tannins and become spicier and more energetic on the back end. Big and gripping but surprisingly graceful wine with very good finishing lift and precision. This saw no new oak. Josh Raynolds