a bit more challenging than 2005 or 2007
If I had to pick one wine to describe perfection in wine
2002 Sine Qua Non More Than Just a Number - Wine Advocate #196 - Aug 2011: 2002 Numbers/Letters: Still very young
and a spectacular finish with the tannin hardly noticeable
"Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune
Dana Estate Helms Vineyard 2008 1.5L US Red a bit more challenging than"There are 312 cases of the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard, which has put on considerable weight since last year. Its dense purple color is accompanied by a glorious nose of dusty, loamy soil notes intermixed with black raspberry, black currant, camphor and subtle spicy oak. Deep, rich and full bodied with velvety tannins and a long finish, it should drink well for 20 25 years." Wine Advocate, RP96, tasted 12 2010