The 2008 vintage marks the 34th bottling of Kenwood’s Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes from Knights Valley and the home vineyard in Sonoma Valley formed the blend of the 2008 and the wine was then aged for 27 months in French and American oak barrels. The color is a brilliant medium-deep ruby and the forward nose shows ripe berry, cedar and black cherry. Richly textured with luscious fruit, balanced refined tannins, 14.5% alcohol and good length, this 2008 Artist Series is an elegant California Cabernet with a great future.
Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
By Gerald D. Boyd