First taste: Cristal 2008 launched
'A revelation', even for a Champagne already so well known...
Vintage 2008
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How Bordeaux 2008 wines taste now: 70 top names rated
Re-tasting the vintage, 10 years on...
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White Burgundy 2008 revisited on their ninth birthday
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Barolo 2008
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Red Blend over £10
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Chilean Red Blend over £10
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Chilean Red Rhone Varietal over £10
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Chilean Sauvignon Blanc under £10
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Chilean Sweet over £10
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Argentina Red Blend over £10
The exceptional quality of this wine charmed the panel by showcasing the much-awaited complexity Malbec can achieve when blended.
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Burgundy 2008 En Primeur coverage
Follow the Burgundy 2008 campaign, as Stephen Brook and Steven Spurrier attend a week of tastings and give their top recommendations from each. Keep checking back as we add more tasting recommendations and prices. And don't forget, for the most up to date information, follow us on Twitter
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Bordeaux 2008
Welcome to decanter.com's coverage of the 2008 Bordeaux barrel tastings. This has been possibly the most talked-about en primeur in years - but most of the words have centered on the price of the wines than their quality.
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2008 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont
2008 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont. Another 2008 vintage saved by an Indian summer. Expect intense flavours but a more elegant structure than last year.
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2008 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon
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2008 vintage guide for Oregon Pinot Noir
2008 vintage guide for Oregon Pinot Noir. Fresh, elegant, balanced Pinot Noir... Good ageing potential.
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2008 vintage guide for California Merlot
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2008 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. A short growing season and long, slow ripening has produced medium-bodied...
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2008 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
2008 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. Very good vintage for Merlot which coped well with the short growing season.
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2008 vintage guide for Spain Rioja
2008 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. Ripe, balanced, medium-boded red wines, with bright acidity. Whites are racy with good fruit and floral flavours.
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2008 vintage guide for Germany
2008 vintage guide for Germany. Hallmarks are fine-boned body, vibrant acidity and ripe fruit flavours. Reds firm and juicy.
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Vintage guide: Tuscany 2008
Tuscany 2008 vintage guide by Decanter. Very good vintage for later ripening varietals, Sangiovese in particular.
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2008 vintage guide for Red Australia
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2008 vintage guide for Red South Africa
2008 vintage guide for Red South Africa. Inconsistent quality, but ripe, elegant, well balanced reds from top growers.
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2008 vintage guide for Red Burgundy
2008 Red Burgundy vintage guide
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2008 vintage guide for Red South America
2008 vintage guide for Red South America
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2008 vintage guide for Médoc and Graves
See Decanter's vintage guide for Médoc and Graves 2008.
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2008 vintage guide for White Burgundy
2008 white Burgundy vintage guide
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2008 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac
See Decanter's vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac 2008.
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2008 vintage guide for Red Rhone
Difficult, late vintage, 25% smaller than normal. Those who waited for full ripening have created fresh, mineral, balanced wines for early drinking.
