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Search Flickinger Wine Inventory
Inventory updated: Wed, Nov 05, 2025 04:02 PM cst
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Regions: USA Red
Vintages: Between 2008 and 2008
| Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
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| Abreu |
2008 |
Thorevilos Proprietary Blend  |
$395 |
1 |
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WA 98 (12/2011): As Outstanding as all the Abreu wines are, if I had to choose one that stands apart from the others it would be Thorevilos. The 2008 Thorevilos is the most complete and deeply satisfying of Abreu’s 2008s because the balance of fruit and structure is so impeccable. The 2008 literally explodes onto the palate with masses of dark fruit, tar, licorice and smoke. There is a fleshiness and depth of the fruit here that separates the Thorevilos from the other 2008s. Layers of fruit build towards the massive, masculine finish. In 2008 Thorevilos is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc and 15% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2038.
VM 96-98 (12/2011): As Outstanding as all the Abreu wines are, if I had to choose one that stands apart from the others it would be Thorevilos. The 2008 Thorevilos is the most complete and deeply satisfying of Abreu's 2008s because the balance of fruit and structure is so impeccable. The 2008 literally explodes onto the palate with masses of dark fruit, tar, licorice and smoke. There is a fleshiness and depth of the fruit here that separates the Thorevilos from the other 2008s. Layers of fruit build towards the massive, masculine finish. Antonio Galloni.
WS 94 (6/2013): Ultrarich and gutsy, nuzzling up to syrupy, this is a chewy, extracted style that extends the flavors to kirsch, black licorice, blackberry jam, espresso, hazelnut and toffee. Ends with chewy, grainy tannins that give the flavors traction. Drink now through 2026. 350 cases made. |
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| Robert Biale Vineyards |
2008 |
Black Chicken Zinfandel |
$45 |
2 |
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| WA 91 (12/2010): Speaking of the 2008 Zinfandel Black Chicken, it has a beautiful nose of sweet, jammy black cherries and raspberries, a dark ruby/purple-tinged color, and an expansive, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel as well as lots of heady glycerin. This full-throttle, lusty, delicious, silky-textured wine cascades over the palate with no hard edges. It should be drunk over the next 3-4 years. |
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| Bovet (Round Pond) |
2008 |
Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon |
$80 |
1 |
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| WS 91 (5/2012): Combines richness with restraint, offering bold, loamy earth, dried berry, licorice and tobacco flavors, tightly wound and firming nicely on the finish, where gravelly tannins take hold. Drink now through 2022. 415 cases made. |
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| Caldwell |
2008 |
Clone 181 Merlot |
$40 |
1 |
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2008 |
Clone 400 Caldwell Vyd. Petit Verdot |
$40 |
1 |
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2008 |
Clone 595 Malbec |
$40 |
1 |
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| Dancing Hares |
2008 |
Mad Hatter Proprietary Blend |
$35 |
2 |
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| WS 88 (5/2011): Rustic and rough-hewn, with chunky, cedary, drying oak touches and dried berry, spice, road tar and mineral. Full-bodied and direct at the expense of finesse and refinement. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2019. 1,500 cases made. |
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| Ehlers Estate |
2008 |
Merlot |
$30 |
1 |
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2008 |
One Twenty Over Eighty Cabernet Sauvignon |
$40 |
1 |
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| Etude |
2008 |
GBR Carneros Red Wine |
$20 |
1 |
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| VM 90 (12/2011): The 2008 GBR is a blend of 83% Merlot and 17% Malbec from the estate's Grace Benoist Ranch. Black fruit, tar, smoke, licorice and scorched earth are some of the notes that flesh out in the glass. This gorgeous wine impresses for its inner palate juiciness and depth. (Drink between 2013-2023). Antonio Galloni. |
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2008 |
Temblor Vyd. Pinot Noir |
$40 |
2 |
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| Favia |
2008 |
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon |
$175 |
1 |
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| Frank Family |
2008 |
Zinfandel |
$25 |
2 |
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| WA 88 (12/2011): The 2008 Zinfandel shows excellent depth in its sweet red cherries flowers and licorice. This is a subdued style of Zinfandel, yet the wine’s overall balance is quite good. The blend incorporates 16% Petite Sirah. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. |
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2008 |
Reserve Zinfandel |
$20 |
2 |
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| Grand Reve |
2008 |
Collaboration II Proprietary Blend |
$65 |
1 |
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JD 94 (6/2011): Showing even better than a year ago, the 2008 Grand Reve Vintners Collaboration Series II Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, a blend of 40% Grenache, 38% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre, and 1% each of Viognier and Roussanne, aged in 30% new French oak, delivers a stunning array of blackberry and cassis fruit, roasted meats, leafy herbs, and black olive on the nose. This is followed by a medium to full bodied wine that is youthful and fresh, possessing a seamless, pure texture, ripe tannin, and a classy, long finish. Evolving beautifully and gaining in both complexity and palate richness, this should continue to drink beautifully for another 10-12 years.
VM 90 (11/2011): Good deep ruby. Sexy, musky aromas of mulberry, mocha and pepper. Sweet and spicy, with peppery lift and nicely integrated acidity giving clarity and grip to this juicy midweight. Hints of herbs and menthol contribute complexity. Finishes with firm tannins and very good persistence. Nicely understated wine in a rather French style. |
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| Grgich Hills |
2008 |
Miljenko’s Old Vine Zinfandel |
$75 |
1 |
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| Honig Cellars |
2008 |
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon |
$55 |
1 |
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| VM 89 (12/2011): The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon emerges from the glass with scents of tar, smoke and graphite. It shows more depth, freshness and overall structure than the 2009, with plenty of energy and focus in its fruit. The final blend in 2008 includes 4.5% Petit Verdot. Antonio Galloni. |
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| Larkmead Vineyards |
2008 |
Napa Valley Syrah |
$45 |
2 |
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| Sawyer Cellars |
2008 |
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon |
$30 |
3 |
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| Screaming Eagle |
2008 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Lightly Scuffed Label |
$2,850 |
1 |
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JS 97 (6/2011): This has a wonderful balance to it. It shows intense aromas of flowers and dark fruits with hints of incense and sandalwood. Changes all the time. Then goes to currants and flowers. Full and firm with a wonderful core of silky tannins that are polished and beautiful. Dark chocolate, vanilla bean, and dark fruit. Solid and firm. You could easy drink this but it has structure for aging as well. 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Caberent Franc and 5% Merlot.
WA 95 (12/2012): The estate’s 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon bursts from the glass with considerable richness and pure depth. The spring frosts lowered yields noticeably resulting in a wine that is a bit darker and heavier than is the norm. The rest of the vintage was on the warmer side, which gave the wine much of its ripeness and body. Mocha, espresso, licorice and sweet spices all wrap around the palate. Next to the other wines in this tasting, the 2008 is a bit burly. The mind-bending finesse of the best vintages is missing. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028.
VM 96 (6/2011): (a blend of 88% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot and 4% cabernet franc): Dark ruby-red. Aromas of crushed blackberry, liquid stone, licorice pastille, violet and graphite. Wonderfully sappy and energetic, with berry, licorice and stone flavors dominating. This extremely suave, sweet cabernet boasts terrific intensity and precision. Finishes with lush tannins and Outstanding persistence. Screaming Eagle will eventually include 10% to 12% cabernet franc, noted winemaker Andy Erickson. Both this vintage and the young 2009 have pHs around 3.7. This wine was a bit disorganized when I tasted it from barrel a year ago but it has turned out splendidly.
WS 94 (11/2011): Offers pure, ripe, perfumed aromas, Ã la Margaux, with tasty plum, blackberry, cherry and spice in an elegant, understated style. Impressive for its delicacy, finesse, detail and persistence. Drink now through 2022. 680 cases made. |
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| Shafer Vineyards |
2008 |
One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon |
$85 |
2 |
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| WA 92 (12/2010): The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five should turn out to be just as good. Slightly more powerful with sweeter fruit as well as more glycerin and fat, this is a big, full-bodied Stags Leap Cabernet offering abundant notes of roasted herbs, chocolate, cassis, incense and earth. Drink this deep, powerful 2008 over the next 10-15 years. |
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2008 |
Relentless Proprietary Blend |
$185 |
2 |
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WA 95 (12/2010): Another thoroughbred in the making is the 2008 Relentless. Full-bodied with sensational extract and richness, its opaque purple color is followed by terrific smoky barbecue notes, full-bodied opulence and tremendous depth, power and richness. This stunning Syrah can be drunk over the next 15-20 years.
VM 92+ (6/2011): Bright medium ruby. Lively aromas of blackberry, violet and pepper. Juicy and youthfully imploded, with impressive and energy and definition to the flavors of black cherry, spices and pepper; hides its 15.6% alcohol nicely. Less fleshy but more fruity than the 2007 version. Winemaker Fernandez believes that this wine will last longer than the earlier vintage, and noted that the 1999 version is very good right now. This was bottled a month prior to my March visit. |
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| Sine Qua Non |
2008 |
The Duel Syrah Cracked Wax Capsule; Heavily Bin-Soiled Label |
$399 |
1 |
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WA 99 (8/2013): A prodigious effort that possesses overflowing richness and depth, the 2008 Syrah The Duel (88% Syrah, 6% Grenache and 6% Viognier, all from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard) delivers an off-the-hook drinking experience with decadent cassis, blackberry, smoked meats, crushed flowers and hints of spice all soaring from the glass. A full-bodied, unctuous Syrah that stays fresh and elegant, with vibrant acidity, it needs a solid decant if drinking anytime soon and will see its 20th birthday in fine form. Drink now-2028.
VM 96 (1/2015): The 2008 Syrah The Duel, from Manfred and Elaine Krankl’s Eleven Confessions Vineyard, is also impossibly young, with little in the way of flavor development. I typically enjoy the Sine Qua Non reds either upon release or around age ten, so I probably should have followed my own advice. The 2008 is beautiful, but it will clearly be even better in another few years’ time. This is one of the most reticent bottles of the 2008 I have tasted. Antonio Galloni.
WS 94 (3/2013): Pure, rich and deeply flavored, centered around ripe, restrained plum and blueberry flavors, with touches of spice, cedar, tobacco and crushed rock. Ends with a subtle, detailed aftertaste. Drink now through 2021. 389 cases made. |
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| Spring Mountain Vineyard |
2008 |
Elivette Proprietary Blend |
$110 |
3 |
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| VM 88 (5/2013): (75% cabernet sauvignon, 13% cabernet franc, 6% merlot, 5% petit verdot and 1% malbec): Good medium-dark red. Dark cherry, mocha, tobacco leaf, fresh herbs and a rather intrusive woodsmoke quality on the nose. Fine-grained in texture but with the smoky oak element currently overshadowing red and darker fruit flavors. Owing to its modest sweetness of material, the tannins turn a bit dry with air. Stephen Tanzer. |
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2008 |
Elivette Proprietary Blend Lightly Wine-Stained Label |
$129 |
1 |
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| VM 88 (5/2013): (75% cabernet sauvignon, 13% cabernet franc, 6% merlot, 5% petit verdot and 1% malbec): Good medium-dark red. Dark cherry, mocha, tobacco leaf, fresh herbs and a rather intrusive woodsmoke quality on the nose. Fine-grained in texture but with the smoky oak element currently overshadowing red and darker fruit flavors. Owing to its modest sweetness of material, the tannins turn a bit dry with air. Stephen Tanzer. |
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2008 |
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon |
$89 |
3 |
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| VM 88+ (5/2013): Full red-ruby. Black plum, licorice, herbs, menthol, cola and chocolatey oak on the slightly medicinal nose. Intense, rather smooth flavors of kirsch and menthol show less complexity today but a bit more energy and richness than those of the '08 Elivette. Still rather tightly coiled and tannic, with more to come with time in the cellar. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Stags' Leap Winery |
2008 |
Ne Cede Malis Petite Sirah |
$40 |
1 |
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2008 |
The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon |
$70 |
4 |
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| Sterling Vineyards |
2008 |
Napa Valley Cabernet Franc |
$30 |
1 |
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| Terlato Vineyards |
2008 |
Episode Proprietary Blend (1.5 L) |
$211.65 |
1 |
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| Twomey Cellars (Silver Oak) |
2008 |
Merlot |
$38 |
1 |
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