2008 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge Proprietary Blend

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 91 points

The 2008 Eloge is a deep, plush wine. Dark plums, black cherries, new leather and licorice are some of the notes that jump from the glass in this forward, succulent wine. Layers of fruit build effortlessly to the plush, round finish. In 2008 the blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot and 10% Merlot. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023. I preferred the 2009 and 2010 reds to the 2008s among the wines I tasted at Andersons Conn Valley with long-time Winemaker Mac Sawyer and General Manager Ronnie Anderson.Tel. (707) 963-8600

Review Date: December 2011